Adams wins historic vote from Sinn Fein to back Irish police forces
18 years, 1 month ago

Adams wins historic vote from Sinn Fein to back Irish police forces

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A special meeting of Sinn Fein in Dublin yesterday overwhelmingly endorsed the recommendation of the president Gerry Adams and other party leaders to support in particular the police and justice system in Northern Ireland. With Sinn Fein and Tony Blair both anxious to get a new devolved Belfast administration up and running as soon as possible, attention will now switch to Sinn Fein's potential partners in government, the Rev Ian Paisley's Democratic Unionist party. Peace process timetable * 30 JANUARY: Sinn Fein executive will meet to consider the practicalities of the party's decision to support policing in Northern Ireland. * FEBRUARY: The Government will push Ian Paisley's Democratic Unionist party to react by agreeing to enter a powersharing government with Sinn Fein.

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Sinn Fein leader is 'very actively pursuing' trying to form a government in a bid to topple Ireland's ruling coalition after 'incredible performance' in Irish election - as vote counting continues
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sinn Fein leader is 'very actively pursuing' trying to form a government in a bid to topple Ireland's ruling coalition after 'incredible performance' in Irish election - as vote counting continues

Daily Mail  

Sinn Fein leader engaging with other parties about 'possibility of government' The leader of Sinn Fein has said she is 'very actively pursuing' trying to form a government in a bid to topple Ireland's ruling coalition following an 'incredible performance' in today's election. Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald celebrating after what she called an 'incredible performance' in the election …

Ireland headed for coalition government, exit poll suggests
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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Ireland headed for coalition government, exit poll suggests

NPR  

Ireland headed for coalition government, exit poll suggests toggle caption Peter Morrison/AP DUBLIN — A marathon vote-counting exercise was underway Saturday in Ireland's national election after an exit poll suggested that the contest is a close-fought race among the country's three largest political parties. The exit poll suggested voters' support is split widely among the three big parties — Fine …

Ireland election: Main opposition Sinn Fein likely to be largest party but ruling coalition to retain power
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ireland election: Main opposition Sinn Fein likely to be largest party but ruling coalition to retain power

Firstpost  

Fine Gael and Fianna Fail, former rivals that have, between them, led every government since the foundation of the state almost a century ago, may be able to reach a majority with one other smaller party Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald campaigns for the final day, ahead of a general election, outside Government Buildings, in Dublin, Ireland November 28, …

Ireland votes in closely fought general election
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ireland votes in closely fought general election

Raw Story  

by Caroline TAÏX / Peter MURPHY Voting got under way in Ireland on Friday in a general election in which the two centre-right coalition partners are neck-and-neck with opposition party Sinn Fein after a campaign marked by rancour over housing and cost-of-living crises. Final opinion polling put the three main parties -- centre-right Fine Gael and Fianna Fail, and the …

Irish America wants a united Ireland. And it’s ready to fund it.
4 months ago

Irish America wants a united Ireland. And it’s ready to fund it.

Politico  

There’s little doubt where the sympathies lie among McKeon’s regulars. After all, it was in Irish-American enclaves like Yonkers that the community once raised funds to send guns and bombs to the IRA, whose stated goal was to kick the British out of Northern Ireland and reunify the island within a single Irish Republic. Karl, whose great-grandfather came from County …

Concerns over housing and immigration make for a volatile campaign in Ireland's election
4 months ago

Concerns over housing and immigration make for a volatile campaign in Ireland's election

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. With voters set to fill all 174 seats in …

Concerns over housing and immigration make for a volatile campaign in Ireland’s election
4 months ago

Concerns over housing and immigration make for a volatile campaign in Ireland’s election

LA Times  

From his poster, there’s not much to distinguish Gerry Hutch from the slew of other independent candidates hoping discontented voters will propel them into Ireland’s parliament in an election on Friday. With voters set to fill all 174 seats in the Dáil, the lower house of parliament, opinion polls suggest voters’ support is split into five roughly even chunks — …

Ireland sets November election as President dissolves Parliament
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ireland sets November election as President dissolves Parliament

Firstpost  

Ireland, which has a population of 5.2 million, has faced many of the same challenges of other countries since its last election: the COVID-19 pandemic, economic disruptions due to the war in Ukraine and a surge of migrants from overseas. Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris makes a statement outside Government Buildings ahead of the Dail being formally dissolved for the …

Ireland prepares for 3-week campaign to decide next prime minister
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ireland prepares for 3-week campaign to decide next prime minister

Associated Press  

LONDON — Ireland’s President Michael Higgins dissolved Parliament Friday, clearing the way for a Nov. 29 election that will determine who controls government. A historic coalition government led by Harris’ center-right Fine Gael party and its center-left rival Fianna Fail has been in power since the 2020 race ended in a virtual dead heat. “The time is now right to …

How is the general election likely to play out in Northern Ireland?
9 months ago

How is the general election likely to play out in Northern Ireland?

The Independent  

If Britain now has a five-party system – Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Reform UK and Greens – then so does Northern Ireland, though with completely different major participants. In the six counties, even a quarter of a century since the end of the Troubles, the “national” or “constitutional” issue still exerts some influence on loyalties – in part, a consequence …

How Sinn Fein has made themselves over
1 year ago

How Sinn Fein has made themselves over

NPR  

How Sinn Fein has made themselves over A party with past links to IRA militants is ruling Northern Ireland, and leading polls ahead of elections in the Republic of Ireland too. FRAYER: That's Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald speaking to reporters late last year. FRAYER: She also clarified that Sinn Fein's longtime goal of uniting the two parts of …

‘Referendum on Irish unity by 2030’: Sinn Fein Leadership
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Referendum on Irish unity by 2030’: Sinn Fein Leadership

The Hindu  

Northern Ireland will conduct a referendum on uniting with the Republic of Ireland in this decade, the leadership of Sinn Fein, the party that heads the government of Northern Ireland, said on Thursday. “We believe that we will have polls, referendums on the question of unity in this decade,” Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald told journalists at a Foreign …

Rishi Sunak tells Sinn Fein not to focus on united Ireland
1 year, 1 month ago

Rishi Sunak tells Sinn Fein not to focus on united Ireland

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The PM said …

First among firsts: The Hindu Editorial on the Sinn Fein and Irish politics
1 year, 1 month ago

First among firsts: The Hindu Editorial on the Sinn Fein and Irish politics

The Hindu  

The rise of the Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill, as the first nationalist First Minister of Northern Ireland, is an indication of how the region’s political landscape is changing. According to the 1998 Good Friday agreement, which ended three decades of sectarian violence known as the Troubles, Northern Ireland’s government should include representatives of the largest and second largest political blocs. …

Northern Ireland’s leaders have made history by looking to the future
1 year, 1 month ago

Northern Ireland’s leaders have made history by looking to the future

The Independent  

At the eighth attempt, the Democratic Unionist Party, the party of “No” and “Never”, finally said “Yes”. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson introduced the day’s momentous events by declaring: “While we do not forget our past, we also look to our future.” There is never any chance in the politics of Northern Ireland of any of the participants forgetting their past. Sir …

What does the restoration of power-sharing mean for Northern Ireland?
1 year, 1 month ago

What does the restoration of power-sharing mean for Northern Ireland?

The Independent  

With fresh legislation to restore power-sharing to Northern Ireland being rushed through parliament with little resistance, a new government at Stormont could be formed by next week. Northern Ireland is thus unusual in the world in being a “duarchy” with the ultimate executive power shared by two figures with equal power, as well as a wide variety of parties being …

Sinn Fein wins in Northern Ireland local elections, urges return of government
1 year, 10 months ago

Sinn Fein wins in Northern Ireland local elections, urges return of government

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein made sweeping gains in Northern Ireland's …

British and Irish governments must act over Stormont stalemate – Sinn Fein
1 year, 10 months ago

British and Irish governments must act over Stormont stalemate – Sinn Fein

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The British and Irish governments must play an active role …

Sinn Fein emerges as largest party at end of marathon council elections count
1 year, 10 months ago

Sinn Fein emerges as largest party at end of marathon council elections count

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sinn Fein has emerged as the largest party in local …

Council election results send message that Stormont must return – Sinn Fein
1 year, 10 months ago

Council election results send message that Stormont must return – Sinn Fein

The Independent  

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Sinn Fein agreed to Stormont base as ‘olive branch’ to unionists, Adams says
1 year, 11 months ago

Sinn Fein agreed to Stormont base as ‘olive branch’ to unionists, Adams says

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sinn Fein agreed that Parliament Buildings at Stormont should house …

Gerry Adams: Give DUP ‘wee bit of space’ over return to powersharing
1 year, 11 months ago

Gerry Adams: Give DUP ‘wee bit of space’ over return to powersharing

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. However, the former Sinn Fein …

Sinn Fein, DUP and Alliance consolidate electoral dominance, poll shows
2 years ago

Sinn Fein, DUP and Alliance consolidate electoral dominance, poll shows

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Last year’s Stormont election saw Sinn Fein returned with the largest number of MLAs, …

Britain rules out new elections in Northern Ireland this year
2 years, 4 months ago

Britain rules out new elections in Northern Ireland this year

Al Jazeera  

The announcement comes despite Northern Ireland being without a functioning devolved government since February. The announcement came on Friday despite Northern Ireland being without a functioning devolved government since February, when the pro-British Democratic Unionist Party began a boycott due to Brexit trading agreements. “I can now confirm that no Assembly election will take place in December, or ahead of …

Brexit crisis pushes N Ireland to brink of new election
2 years, 5 months ago

Brexit crisis pushes N Ireland to brink of new election

Associated Press  

LONDON — Northern Ireland is headed for an unwanted early election after its deadlocked lawmakers failed Thursday to break a political impasse triggered by Britain’s exit from the European Union that has shaken the power-sharing structure underpinning the region’s hard-won peace. Attempts to nominate a speaker were blocked by the biggest British unionist body, the Democratic Unionist Party, as part …

Dublin agrees there is ‘no quick fix’ to Northern Ireland Protocol – DUP leader
2 years, 5 months ago

Dublin agrees there is ‘no quick fix’ to Northern Ireland Protocol – DUP leader

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Irish Government now agrees that there is “no quick …

Fear of Sinn Fein obstacle to normalisation of NI politics – Baker
2 years, 5 months ago

Fear of Sinn Fein obstacle to normalisation of NI politics – Baker

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He said that people were thrilled to have a Conservative MP visit but one …

Sinn Fein leader: Time to plan for border poll on Irish unity
2 years, 6 months ago

Sinn Fein leader: Time to plan for border poll on Irish unity

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “A future of unity and progress draws closer and a new Ireland is on …

Northern Ireland Election: It will be the DUP – not Sinn Fein – that breaks up the UK
2 years, 10 months ago

Northern Ireland Election: It will be the DUP – not Sinn Fein – that breaks up the UK

The Independent  

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Unionist party refuses to form new N Ireland government
2 years, 10 months ago

Unionist party refuses to form new N Ireland government

Associated Press  

LONDON — Northern Ireland’s largest unionist party, which lost last week’s local elections, refused Monday to return to a power-sharing government saying it will not do so until its demands over post-Brexit customs arrangements are met. Democratic Unionist Party leader Jeffrey Donaldson was among political leaders that met with Britain’s Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis, who urged them to come …

Northern Ireland news latest: Reunification vote ‘within decade,’ suggests Sinn Fein
2 years, 10 months ago

Northern Ireland news latest: Reunification vote ‘within decade,’ suggests Sinn Fein

The Independent  

✕ Close Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill hails ‘new era’ in Northern Ireland after victory Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mary …

N.Ireland parties urged to work together after Sinn Fein win
2 years, 10 months ago

N.Ireland parties urged to work together after Sinn Fein win

Associated Press  

LONDON — The U.K., U.S. and Irish governments have urged rival parties in Northern Ireland to come together to resurrect its power-sharing government after Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein scored a historic victory to become the biggest party in Northern Ireland’s Assembly. But it’s not clear whether Sinn Fein will lead a new government because of Northern Ireland’s delicate power-sharing …

Sinn Fein hails ‘new era’ in Northern Ireland as nationalists become largest party
2 years, 10 months ago

Sinn Fein hails ‘new era’ in Northern Ireland as nationalists become largest party

The Independent  

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Johnson faces post-election headaches after Tory losses and Sinn Fein triumph
2 years, 10 months ago

Johnson faces post-election headaches after Tory losses and Sinn Fein triumph

The Independent  

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Sinn Fein hails ‘new era’ as it wins Northern Ireland vote
2 years, 10 months ago

Sinn Fein hails ‘new era’ as it wins Northern Ireland vote

Associated Press  

BELFAST, Northern Ireland — The Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein, which seeks unification with Ireland, hailed a “new era” Saturday for Northern Ireland as it captured the largest number of seats in the Northern Ireland Assembly for the first time in a historic win. The victory means Sinn Fein is entitled to the post of first minister in Belfast — …

EXPLAINER: What’s next for N. Ireland after Sinn Fein wins?
2 years, 10 months ago

EXPLAINER: What’s next for N. Ireland after Sinn Fein wins?

Associated Press  

LONDON — The election of Sinn Fein as the biggest party in Northern Ireland’s Assembly is a historic moment -- the first time an Irish nationalist party, rather than a British unionist one, has topped the voting. The result gives Sinn Fein the right to hold the post of first minister in Northern Ireland’s power-sharing government, with the DUP taking …

EXPLAINER: What's next for N. Ireland after Sinn Fein wins?
2 years, 10 months ago

EXPLAINER: What's next for N. Ireland after Sinn Fein wins?

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The election of Sinn Fein as the biggest party in Northern …

Sinn Fein wins historic victory in Northern Ireland Assembly election
2 years, 10 months ago

Sinn Fein wins historic victory in Northern Ireland Assembly election

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sinn Fein has won a historic victory in the Northern …

Sinn Fein holds on to four seats in West Belfast
2 years, 10 months ago

Sinn Fein holds on to four seats in West Belfast

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sinn Fein has retained its dominant position, holding four of …

Donaldson: DUP doing ‘extremely well’ despite success of Sinn Fein
2 years, 10 months ago

Donaldson: DUP doing ‘extremely well’ despite success of Sinn Fein

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The DUP is doing “extremely well” in the Stormont Assembly …

Sturgeon: Sinn Fein success shows ‘big questions’ being asked about UK future
2 years, 10 months ago

Sturgeon: Sinn Fein success shows ‘big questions’ being asked about UK future

The Independent  

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Counting resumes in NI Assembly election with Sinn Fein poised for victory
2 years, 10 months ago

Counting resumes in NI Assembly election with Sinn Fein poised for victory

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Counting has resumed in the Northern Ireland Assembly election with …

Sinn Fein dominates first day of Stormont election count
2 years, 10 months ago

Sinn Fein dominates first day of Stormont election count

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Sinn Fein’s vice president Michelle O’Neill was elected on the first count in Mid …

Northern Ireland witnesses ‘seismic’ legislative election result
2 years, 10 months ago

Northern Ireland witnesses ‘seismic’ legislative election result

Al Jazeera  

A pro-Irish reunification party becomes the biggest one in Northern Ireland’s legislative assembly for the first time. Belfast, United Kingdom – Northern Ireland has witnessed a “seismic” election result after Thursday’s legislative vote. Speaking at a Belfast count centre about the prospects for a united Ireland, Sinn Féin leader McDonald told Sky News that “the preparation for that big change …

Sinn Fein hails ‘new era’ after historic Northern Ireland vote
2 years, 10 months ago

Sinn Fein hails ‘new era’ after historic Northern Ireland vote

Al Jazeera  

Sinn Fein is entitled to first minister post in Belfast for the first time since Northern Ireland was founded in 1921. The Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein has won the largest number of seats in the Northern Ireland Assembly for the first time. The historic win means Sinn Fein is entitled to the post of first minister in Belfast for …

Sinn Fein hails ‘new era’ as it wins Northern Ireland vote
2 years, 10 months ago

Sinn Fein hails ‘new era’ as it wins Northern Ireland vote

LA Times  

The Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein, which seeks unification with Ireland, hailed a “new era” Saturday for Northern Ireland as the party captured the largest number of seats in the Northern Ireland Assembly for the first time. The victory means Sinn Fein is entitled to the post of first minister in Belfast for the first time since Northern Ireland was …

Sinn Fein on course for historic victory in NI Assembly election
2 years, 10 months ago

Sinn Fein on course for historic victory in NI Assembly election

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Sinn Fein’s vice president Michelle O’Neill was elected on the first count in Mid …

Sinn Fein tops first preference votes in Northern Ireland
2 years, 10 months ago

Sinn Fein tops first preference votes in Northern Ireland

Daily Mail  

Sinn Fein's President and leader said last night her party will push for an Irish reunification referendum north and south of the border within five years. Neither Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's party or the Ulster Unionists have yet agreed to join a power-sharing executive in which Sinn Fein would be able to nominate the First Minister. Sinn Fein have topped the …

Early indications Stormont Assembly election turnout may be slightly down
2 years, 10 months ago

Early indications Stormont Assembly election turnout may be slightly down

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It’s been a really, really positive election campaign.” DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, whose …

Sinn Fein set to become the largest party in Northern Ireland for the first time as counting starts
2 years, 10 months ago

Sinn Fein set to become the largest party in Northern Ireland for the first time as counting starts

Daily Mail  

Sinn Fein are on course to become the largest party in Northern Ireland for the first time as counting in the Stormont election gets underway today. Boris Johnson this morning said 'the most important thing is that we continue to support the balance of the Good Friday Agreement across all communities in Northern Ireland'. It could lead to Sinn Fein's …

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