Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald, speaking during her speech commemorating the Easter Rising at Arbour Hill, today said: “We have secured the Peace. It’s now time to write the next chapter of our national story – the reunification of Ireland.” sinnfein.ie/news/we-have...

Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD today announced a nationwide programme of Easter Rising commemorations and called on people across Ireland to take part in events that honour the past and renew the drive for a united, equal Republic. sinnfein.ie/news/honouri...

Millions spent sending patients abroad exposes failure to deliver mental health care at home – Sorca Clarke TD "This is about fairness and dignity. No one should be forced to leave Ireland to access essential mental health treatment." sinnfein.ie/news/million...

Waiting lists for eating disorder services highlight ongoing failure in mental health provision – Sorca Clarke TD "We need to see urgent action to ensure that anyone struggling with an eating disorder can access the care they need, when they need it." sinnfein.ie/news/waiting...

Beds-in-sheds debacle gets worse: Renters will have absolutely no rights under Government’s proposal – Eoin Ó Broin TD sinnfein.ie/news/beds-in...

Sinn Féin submits recommendations for new Cancer Strategy to Minister for Health – David Cullinane TD sinnfein.ie/news/sinn-fe...

International community must increase pressure to halt Israeli aggression against Lebanon – Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD "It is clear that Israel intends to mimic their own actions in Gaza, and occupy Lebanon south of the Litani river, against all international law." sinnfein.ie/news/interna...

International community must stand against Israel’s appalling and racist death penalty law for Palestinians – Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire "The widespread revulsion at this law was compounded by the grotesque sight of Ben Gvir celebrating with bottles of champagne." sinnfein.ie/news/interna...

Car insurance rip-off continues even as claims costs fall – @pearsedoherty.bsky.social “The government needs to get onto the side of ordinary people and stand up to insurance companies.” sinnfein.ie/news/car-ins...

Sorca Clarke TD raises alarm over lengthy waiting times for Central Mental Hospital admissions. “It is completely unacceptable that vulnerable individuals are left waiting months, in some cases nearly two years, for appropriate mental health care." sinnfein.ie/news/sorca-c...

Health Minister’s climbdown on blister pack charges shows up lack of commitment to universal healthcare – David Cullinane TD "The ordeal highlighted that the Minister’s first instinct is to charge people for essential health and care services." sinnfein.ie/news/health-...

Government piles on pressure on working families with school transport fee hikes – Darren O'Rourke “Sinn Féin will oppose these unfair increases, and we will continue to fight for proper supports to be introduced to help struggling families.” sinnfein.ie/news/governm...

Unacceptable delays leaving 1 in 4 children waiting on CAMHS lists for over 9 months – Sorca Clarke TD "This is yet another stark reminder that children and families are being failed by a broken health system." sinnfein.ie/news/unaccep...

Continued government paralysis in the face of surging energy prices totally unacceptable – Pa Daly TD sinnfein.ie/news/continu...

Emergency ban on evictions urgently needed as homelessness hits another record high – Eoin Ó Broin TD "In the last year, homelessness increased by 12%. Child homelessness increased by a shocking 17%. This Government is making the homelessness crisis worse." sinnfein.ie/news/emergen...

Fuel costs surge again as Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael ‘abandon families’ – @pearsedoherty.bsky.social “Families are being hit again – and Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have left them completely exposed.” sinnfein.ie/news/fuel-co...

Mairéad Farrell TD slams Government’s poor budgeting and fiscal mismanagement - Mairéad Farrell TD “While the Government continues to underfund our essential public services at budget time, this chaos is likely to continue.” sinnfein.ie/news/mariead...

Fianna Fáil/Fine Gael leave families ‘in the cold’ – @pearsedoherty.bsky.social “Sinn Féin will continue to challenge this failure and fight for real support – because people deserve far better than this.” sinnfein.ie/news/fianna-...

Review welcome but no reason for OPW properties to lie vacant any longer – John Brady TD "This is a slap in the face to so many people who are struggling to put a roof over their head." sinnfein.ie/news/review-...

Government must introduce Sinn Féin proposals to tax private jets – Pa Daly TD "Alongside the scrapping of the carbon tax, this would be a much fairer way to fund Ireland’s transition and to target the burden where it should be." sinnfein.ie/news/governm...

Unfairness set to continue as Sinn Féin amendment to limit ARP voted down – @matt-carthy.bsky.social sinnfein.ie/news/unfairn...

Claire Kerrane TD hosts Guardians ad Litem in Leinster House "I will continue to work with the Association of Guardians ad Litem in Ireland to ensure we do right by children in child care proceedings. The plans for the new service will not do this." sinnfein.ie/news/claire-...

Fishermen forgotten by Government as fuel cost crisis hammers industry – Conor McGuinness TD “Government need to act now to support fishermen and protect the communities that rely on them.” sinnfein.ie/news/fisherm...

Government’s stonewalling on commitment to address energy poverty totally unacceptable – Pa Daly TD "EnergyCloud has the technology to divert surplus renewable energy, that otherwise would be wasted, to support some of Ireland’s most vulnerable households." sinnfein.ie/news/governm...

EU-Australia deal will further erode Irish agriculture sector – @Martin_Kenny "Ursula von der Leyen’s policy of importing cheap beef from the other side of the world is going to decimate our beef sector. Government needs to stand up for the interest of Irish farmers." sinnfein.ie/news/eu-aust...

Government evading scrutiny on Critical Infrastructure Bill – Mairéad Farrell TD "Given their poor track record on infrastructure, it is incredibly concerning that the Government is acting to circumvent important scrutiny on major legislation." sinnfein.ie/news/governm...

Sinn Féin holds informational session in Leinster House on Tourette’s Syndrome – Máire Devine TD "Together we can raise awareness of Tourette’s Syndrome." sinnfein.ie/news/sinn-fe...

Government shortchanged working people hammered by soaring fuel prices – Mary Lou McDonald TD "Your actions yesterday revealed your true priorities. Clearly households being able to afford to heat their homes is not a priority for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael." sinnfein.ie/news/governm...

Health Minister must take responsibility for bringing an end to farce of New Children’s Hospital saga – David Cullinane TD "It is heartbreaking to see yet another delay, which will have real consequences for children who are languishing on waiting lists." sinnfein.ie/news/health-...

Minister must work with schools excluded from DEIS Plus scheme – Darren O'Rourke TD "Today’s announcement must mark the start of a renewed effort to tackle educational inequality." sinnfein.ie/news/ministe...

CSO data makes a mockery of Government Vacant Homes Tax – Thomas Gould TD "The CSO identified 70,000 vacant homes in this state but only 2,361 were self-assessed as liable for the Vacant Homes Tax in 2025. We need to see a Vacant Homes Tax with teeth." sinnfein.ie/news/cso-dat...

Louise O’Reilly TD slams Government’s reluctant half measures towards energy poverty "We will be keeping the pressure up. Sinn Féin believes that the fuel allowance should be extended at least until the end of June." sinnfein.ie/news/louise-...

Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael half-measures won’t cut it; Households need meaningful relief – Mary Lou McDonald TD “Soaring fuel prices are a real emergency for households, requiring real action. Not the half-measures you present today.” sinnfein.ie/news/fianna-...

New taskforce to ‘fast-track’ renewable energy is a smokescreen for Government’s failure to deliver – Pa Daly TD "As well as failing to make the long-term reforms, the Government’s plans for short term emergency relief also fall short." sinnfein.ie/news/new-tas...

Children with care experience can transform the care system if Government listens - Claire Kerrane TD sinnfein.ie/news/childre...

Sinn Féin publishes plan for new cancer strategy to tackle slipping standards – David Cullinane TD "Cancer services need a clear roadmap and guaranteed funding levels for the next decade to turn gold standard targets from aspirations into real deliverables." sinnfein.ie/news/sinn-fe...

Government must take action on home care mileage costs – David Cullinane TD "Workers in home, primary, community and social care must be reimbursed at the proper level for their actual mileage costs." sinnfein.ie/news/governm...

Taoiseach should lead, not hinder as Irish unity momentum grows stronger – Mary Lou McDonald "Micheál Martin is consistently finding reasons to delay rather than showing the leadership this moment demands." sinnfein.ie/news/taoisea...

Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael talking of half measures when we need decisive action to lower fuel prices – Pearse Doherty TD "If they do not act decisively now, people will simply not be able to afford to fill their tanks or heat their homes." sinnfein.ie/news/fianna-...

Households ripped off as falling wholesale electricity prices not matched in retail prices – Pa Daly TD "Sinn Féin produced legislation to end Ireland's energy rip off once and for all. The solutions are at the Government's fingertips." sinnfein.ie/news/househo...

Joanna Byrne TD reiterates commitment to Drogheda United following decision of owners Trivela to remove her as chairperson sinnfein.ie/news/joanna-...

Ban on evictions urgently needed as no fault evictions surge – Eoin Ó Broin TD "If Government wants to stem the rising tide of homelessness, they urgently need to introduce a ban on no fault evictions for an emergency period." sinnfein.ie/news/ban-on-...

Concerns growing that FF/FG measures will not come close to what is required to deal with skyrocketing fuel bills – Pearse Doherty sinnfein.ie/news/concern...

Investment in cancer care must be prioritised. Sinn Féin is bringing forward a plan for a properly funded, accountable cancer strategy to end the postcode lottery in access to treatment and ensure people get the care they need.

Sinn Féin to publish plan for new cancer strategy – @davidcullinanetd.bsky.social "Cancer services need a clear roadmap and guaranteed funding to turn gold standard targets from aspirations into reality, and end the postcode lottery in access to cancer care." sinnfein.ie/news/sinn-fe...

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael will not get away with half measures in responding to fuel price crisis – Mary Lou McDonald TD "The Government must cut taxes on home heating oil, petrol and diesel in a way that ensures working people see real relief." sinnfein.ie/news/fianna-...

Gerry Adams comments on claimants’ decision to end London case “This decision brings to an emphatic end a case that should never have been brought. “I am glad to have been one of those who helped bring an end to the conflict." sinnfein.ie/news/gerry-a...

€30,000 donation from concession holder intended to fund CHI Christmas party raises serious governance concerns – John Brady TD sinnfein.ie/news/e30000-...

Government must increase and extend fuel allowance – Louise O’Reilly TD "Families in receipt of fuel allowance are facing a cliff edge in April – they need a temporary extension of the fuel allowance, as well as an increase in the weekly amount." sinnfein.ie/news/governm...

No Plan, No Timeline, No Accountability on National Flood Forecasting and Warning Service – John Brady TD "Communities living under the constant threat of flooding need clarity and certainty." sinnfein.ie/news/no-plan...