Sinn Fein says Theresa May does not have powersharing plan
7 years, 1 month ago

Sinn Fein says Theresa May does not have powersharing plan

Daily Mail  

Sinn Fein today tore into Theresa May over the crisis in Northern Ireland- saying the Prime Minister 'does not have a plan' to get devolved government back up and running. But speaking afterwards Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald accused Downing Street of dithering and delaying and said 'there has to be a decision'. Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald accused Downing Street of dithering and delaying and said 'now is the time for decisions The party said they had come to a draft deal with unionists to restore powersharing to Stormont after 13 months when DUP leader Arlene Foster dramatically pulled the plug on talks last week. January 2017: Stormont's Sinn Fein Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness resigns in protest over DUP First Minister Arlene Foster's handling of a botched green energy scheme that cost £500 million.

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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 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 …

Concerns over housing and immigration make for a volatile campaign in Ireland's election
3 months, 3 weeks 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 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 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. …

Michelle O’Neill makes history as Northern Ireland’s first nationalist first minister
1 year, 1 month ago

Michelle O’Neill makes history as Northern Ireland’s first nationalist first minister

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 Northern Ireland’s devolved government has reconvened and made history by …

For the first time, an Irish nationalist will lead Northern Ireland’s government
1 year, 1 month ago

For the first time, an Irish nationalist will lead Northern Ireland’s government

Associated Press  

LONDON — An Irish nationalist made history Saturday by becoming Northern Ireland’s first minister as the government returned to work after a two-year boycott by unionists. Sinn Fein Vice President Michelle O’Neill was named first minister in the government that under the terms of the 1998 Good Friday peace accord shares power equally between Northern Ireland’s two main communities — …

Northern Ireland elects Irish nationalist Michelle O’Neill as First Minister in historic shift
1 year, 1 month ago

Northern Ireland elects Irish nationalist Michelle O’Neill as First Minister in historic shift

The Hindu  

Northern Ireland’s Parliament appointed an Irish nationalist as First Minister for the first time on February 3, a historic milestone in a state established a century ago to ensure the dominance of pro-British unionists. Michelle O’Neill’s appointment, the delayed result of a watershed 2022 election, is the latest sign of the rise of a Sinn Fein party in the British …

An Irish nationalist is leader of Northern Ireland’s government for the first time
1 year, 1 month ago

An Irish nationalist is leader of Northern Ireland’s government for the first time

LA Times  

Irish nationalist Michelle O’Neill speaks in the Northern Ireland Assembly in Belfast after her historic appointment as Northern Ireland’s first minister on Saturday. An Irish nationalist made history Saturday by becoming Northern Ireland’s first minister as the government returned to work after a two-year boycott by unionists. Sinn Fein Vice President Michelle O’Neill was nominated as first minister in the …

Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill appointed Northern Ireland’s first minister
1 year, 1 month ago

Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill appointed Northern Ireland’s first minister

Al Jazeera  

O’Neill is the first nationalist to hold the post as the government returns to work after a two-year boycott by the unionists. Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill has been formally appointed Northern Ireland’s first minister by the regional parliament, the first time an Irish nationalist is leading the United Kingdom territory’s devolved government. The 47-year-old leader was nominated as the first …

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 …

Micheal Martin criticises Sinn Fein’s response to Dublin riots as ‘knee-jerk’
1 year, 3 months ago

Micheal Martin criticises Sinn Fein’s response to Dublin riots as ‘knee-jerk’

The Independent  

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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 deliver plan to restore Stormont – O’Neill
1 year, 10 months ago

British and Irish governments must deliver plan to restore Stormont – O’Neill

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 vice president Michelle O’Neill has called on the …

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  

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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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Time is of the essence to restore Stormont and seize opportunities – McDonald
2 years ago

Time is of the essence to restore Stormont and seize opportunities – McDonald

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. We’re very, very anxious to get back to work, none more so than Michelle …

Sinn Fein's Mary-Lou McDonald 'optimistic' of end to N Ireland crisis after 'flurry of activity'
2 years, 2 months ago

Sinn Fein's Mary-Lou McDonald 'optimistic' of end to N Ireland crisis after 'flurry of activity'

Daily Mail  

Sinn Fein president Mary-Lou McDonald today said she was 'optimistic' that a resolution to the Northern Ireland crisis could soon be found. Unionists were claimed by BBC Newsnight to be holding out hope that an intervention by former prime minister Tony Blair - who signed the Good Friday Agreement - could break the deadlock. very quickly' to end the UK's …

Sinn Fein pulls out of protocol meeting after party leader ‘excluded’
2 years, 2 months ago

Sinn Fein pulls out of protocol meeting after party leader ‘excluded’

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 dramatically withdrawn from roundtable talks with Foreign …

Brexit crisis pushes N Ireland to brink of new election
2 years, 4 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  

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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  

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Liz Truss claims she would get Northern Ireland devolution working if made PM
2 years, 7 months ago

Liz Truss claims she would get Northern Ireland devolution working if made PM

The Independent  

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Alliance leader says O’Neill comments on violence during Troubles were ‘wrong’
2 years, 7 months ago

Alliance leader says O’Neill comments on violence during Troubles were ‘wrong’

The Independent  

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Sturgeon meets Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill amid push to break up UK
2 years, 10 months ago

Sturgeon meets Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill amid push to break up UK

Daily Mail  

Nicola Sturgeon warned questions about the future of the UK are not 'going away' today as she met Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill in Edinburgh. After the discussions at her Bute House residence, Ms Sturgeon - who wants to hold another independence referendum next year - said that the fates of Scotland and Northern Ireland were not necessarily linked. The SNP …

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 …

Prospect of nationalist first minister an ‘almost emotional moment’ – McDonald
2 years, 10 months ago

Prospect of nationalist first minister an ‘almost emotional moment’ – McDonald

The Independent  

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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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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 — …

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  

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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  

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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 …

Michelle O'Neill was brought up in one of the most notorious battlegrounds of the Troubles
2 years, 10 months ago

Michelle O'Neill was brought up in one of the most notorious battlegrounds of the Troubles

Daily Mail  

Northern Ireland’s new First Minister-elect Michelle O’Neill was brought up in one of the most notorious battlegrounds of the Troubles. The coffin of Northern Ireland's former deputy first minister and ex-IRA commander Martin McGuinness is carried to his home in Londonderry by Gerry Adams, Raymond McCartney and Michelle O'Neill Another cousin, Gareth Doris, was involved in a high explosives attack …

Sinn Fein eyes historic win in Northern Ireland election
2 years, 10 months ago

Sinn Fein eyes historic win in Northern Ireland election

Associated Press  

BELFAST, Northern Ireland — Ever since Northern Ireland was founded as a Protestant-majority state a century ago, its governments have been led by unionist politicians who defined themselves as British. But if opinion polls are right, an election Thursday will see Sinn Fein, an Irish nationalist party that seeks union with Ireland, become the largest group in the 90-seat Northern …

Northern Ireland set to vote in election poised to make history
2 years, 10 months ago

Northern Ireland set to vote in election poised to make history

Al Jazeera  

Sinn Féin, a nationalist party that supports reunification, is predicted to get the post of first minister for the first time. Party leader Jeffery Donaldson said Sinn Féin becoming the largest party would put them “one step closer to delivering their plans for a border poll”, or a vote on the constitutional future of the province. Sinn Féin’s election to …

N. Ireland 1st minister quits amid battle over Brexit checks
3 years, 1 month ago

N. Ireland 1st minister quits amid battle over Brexit checks

Associated Press  

LONDON — Northern Ireland’s First Minister resigned Thursday as tensions over Britain’s departure from the European Union triggered a fresh political crisis in the region. That angered many in Northern Ireland because it creates a barrier between the region and other parts of the U.K. “Our institutions are being tested once again,’' Givan said as he resigned. Brandon Lewis, the …

Vote prediction for Sinn Fein puts Irish politics in turmoil
5 years, 1 month ago

Vote prediction for Sinn Fein puts Irish politics in turmoil

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Ireland faced political turmoil Sunday as an exit poll from the weekend’s parliamentary election suggested that Sinn Fein, a left-wing party committed to reunification of the island, finished in a virtual dead heat with the two parties that have governed since the country won independence almost a century ago. While ballot counting remained underway, the poll indicated that …

Liadh Ní Riada: Sinn Féin MEP standing on unity platform in the Irish presidential election
6 years, 5 months ago

Liadh Ní Riada: Sinn Féin MEP standing on unity platform in the Irish presidential 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. Read our privacy policy Sinn Féin have announced that …

David Trimble says May should stop 'pussyfooting around'
7 years, 1 month ago

David Trimble says May should stop 'pussyfooting around'

Daily Mail  

Karen Bradley today defended Theresa May's intervention in the ill-fated Northern Ireland powersharing talk after the PM was urged to impose direct rule. Last night Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald said she urged the unionists to close the deal last week before it could be 'unpicked' by opponents. Michelle O'Neil, Sinn Fein's leader in Northern Ireland, said the two …

DUP chief Arlene Foster ends talks on restoring devolution
7 years, 1 month ago

DUP chief Arlene Foster ends talks on restoring devolution

Daily Mail  

Sinn Fein and the DUP had signed up to a 'draft agreement' to restore powersharing to Northern Ireland before Arlene Foster dramatically collapsed the talks, it was today claimed. Michelle O'Neil, Sinn Fein's leader in Northern Ireland, said the two parties would be on the cusp of setting up a new executive if the DUP had not pulled the plug …

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