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Jonathan Dowdall 'wouldn't have been near me' if criminal past was known, says Mary Lou McDonald

The former Sinn Fein councillor was sentenced to four years in prison for facilitating the murder of David Byrne in the Regency Hotel in 2016

Dublin Live · Nov 5, 2022

McDonald compares Shane Ross’ controversial biography of her to book written on summer holidays

"Shane Ross writing a book about me is a bit like me on my summer holidays deciding that I’d write a book about the Taoiseach"

Irish Mirror · Nov 5, 2022

Sinn Fein 'shocked' by Jonathan Dowdall's gangland crimes as he was 'person of good standing' when he joined

“Had we known that he was involved in any form of criminality [...] he wouldn't have been anywhere near Sinn Féin."

Irish Mirror · Nov 5, 2022

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Sinn Féin asks for explanation for 200 communications staff members in Government departments

Heather Humphreys’ Department of Social Protection employs the highest number of communication staff

Irish Mirror · Oct 31, 2022

Martin hopes new PM will agree that negotiation best way out of NI Protocol issues

‘I’m in no doubt that Europe stands ready to be flexible in terms of all matters pertaining to the protocol,’ Micheal Martin said.

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022

Monthly payment for Ukrainian refugee hosts could be doubled, says Irish Government

Ministers have held talks about emergency accommodation

Dublin Live · Oct 25, 2022

Irish government 'keen' to provide funding for flights between Derry and Dublin

“Reopening the Derry to Dublin air route would create enormous opportunities for the north-west."

Belfast Live · Oct 21, 2022

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Story of homeless family living in tent as they earn too much to qualify for State assistance takes centre stage in Dail

Graham King, his wife Patricia and their two children, Priya, nine and Grayson, 10, who are both autistic, pleaded with the Government for help through the Irish Mirror 10 days ago

Irish Mirror · Oct 18, 2022

Mary Lou McDonald nominated for embarrassing award alongside Vladimir Putin

Ms McDonald is set to be unveiled as the winner of the CASE (Coalition Against SLAPPs in Europe) SLAPP Politician of the Year award

Irish Mirror · Oct 18, 2022

'Stop telling lies about us' - Eoin O Broin hits back at claims Sinn Féin has policy of legal action

He also accused Taoiseach Micheál Martin of “hypocrisy” for his sustained commentary on Sinn Féin’s legal affairs

Irish Mirror · Oct 18, 2022

Convicted Jonathan Dowdall gave €1k donation to Mary Lou McDonald while he was a Sinn Fein councillor

Speaking in Leinster House on Tuesday morning, Mr Ó Broin was asked if the party would donate the same sum to a charity supporting the victims of gangland violence

Irish Mirror · Oct 18, 2022

John Kierans column: 'Politicians of any party should not be suing in a land of so called free speech'

The national broadcaster in turn should not allow itself to be bullied or threatened by any political organisation and should be fighting every libel challenge.

Irish Mirror · Oct 18, 2022

Leo Varadkar says 'at least three' Fine Gael members have received legal letters from Sinn Fein

The Tanaiste has questioned who funds the party's legal expenses

Irish Mirror · Oct 17, 2022

'Fair play, kid' - Fans blown away as Christy Moore sings with young boy during gig

Viewers were quick to heap praise of Christy and Micéal, including Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald

Irish Mirror · Oct 15, 2022

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Belfast Live · Oct 15, 2022

Brendan Hughes: DUP not alone in seeking to control the media narrative

Excluding journalists from party conferences is wrong, but other parties should also consider their actions if they truly believe in freedom of the press

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2022

Sinn Féin having ‘chilling’ effect on Ireland’s democracy, says taoiseach

Micheál Martin claims RTÉ pulled interview with Mary Lou McDonald biographer for fear of being sued

Irish Mirror · Oct 12, 2022

RTE ditching Shane Ross interview on Mary Lou McDonald could have 'chilling effect', warns Taoiseach

The Taoiseach said the circumstances were worrying because of the ' chilling effect'they could have on 'public debate and democracy'

Irish Mirror · Oct 11, 2022

Politics put aside as Dáil pauses to remember Creeslough explosion victims and says 'Nation stands with you'

'A nation stands with you. A nation mourns with you'

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The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2022

‘It’s closer now than it’s ever been’: could there soon be a united Ireland?

With Catholics now outnumbering Protestants in Northern Ireland, advocates for unification are starting to believe their dream could become a reality. But is it inevitable – and would a referendum reignite old enmities?

Dublin Live · Oct 2, 2022

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar poses with actor Jimmy Nesbitt at Irish unity conference

Ballymena actor Nesbitt delivered the keynote speech with contributions from Mr Varadkar, Sinn Fein chief Mary Lou McDonald, FF’s Jim O’Callaghan and actor Colm Meaney

Irish Mirror · Oct 1, 2022

Micheal Martin says he has 'no regrets' after not attending major conference on a united Ireland

Mr. Martin said he had no interest in being 'brow-beaten' into attending the large conference at the 3Arena

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2022

Jimmy Nesbitt: Debate on NI’s future should be led by people not politicians

The Cold Feet actor was the keynote speaker at a major rally on Irish unification in Dublin

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2022

Days of treading water on planning for Irish unification are over, McDonald says

Creating a new Ireland means building a ‘home’ for everyone on the island, Mrs McDonald added.

Dublin Live · Sep 30, 2022

Ireland's Future event accused of trying to pull 'fast one' for free advertising

High profile figures Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald, Fianna Fail TD Jim O'Callaghan, actors Colm Meany and Jimmy Nesbitt as well as artist Denise Chaila all feature on the event's line-up

Irish Mirror · Sep 28, 2022

Budget 2023: Tax credit for renters criticised as 'inadequate and flawed' by Sinn Fein

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald said the tax credit is not enough as people are paying high rents while the measure also excludes students and low-income workers

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