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SDLP proposes “no regrets” actions to enhance all-island cooperation
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP urges the Irish Government to fast-track all-island economic integration in its upcoming 2027 spending plans, seeking more Shared Island Fund investment and an All-Island Economic Task Force. She warns that Stormont's lack of budgets is creating uncertainty for public…
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: SDLP proposes “no regrets” actions to enhance all-island cooperation (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Adams’ remarks at the 36th Desmond Greaves Summer School
Former Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams, addressing the 36th Desmond Greaves Summer School, recounts Sinn Féin's role in securing repeal of the Government of Ireland Act 1920 during the Good Friday Agreement talks, crediting Desmond Greaves's writings and arguing the peace strategy aimed at…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Gerry Adams’ remarks at the 36th Desmond Greaves Summer School (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill addresses 45th National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Ballina, Co. Mayo
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill addresses the 45th National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Ballina, Co. Mayo, remembering the ten 1981 hunger strikers and paying tribute to Brendan Hurson, brother of Martin Hurson, who has recently died.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: Michelle O’Neill addresses 45th National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Ballina, Co. Mayo (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou’s Gerry Adams Reference Insults Victims of IRA Terror
TUV South Antrim candidate Mel Lucas condemns Mary Lou McDonald for evoking Gerry Adams's "they haven't gone away" remarks about the IRA in describing her vision for the future, saying it insults IRA victims and exposes the sham of an agreed Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Mary Lou McDonald invoking Gerry Adams's IRA remarks in future vision speech Original release: Mary Lou’s Gerry Adams Reference Insults Victims of IRA Terror (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald Ard Fheis address
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald, in her Ard Fheis address, calls for an emergency budget with a substantial fuel excise cut, €400 electricity credits, a €500 disability payment and a permanent USC cut. She accuses Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael of failing working families and says the British…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Mary Lou McDonald Ard Fheis address (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Adams comments on last day of London Civil Case
Sinn Féin's Gerry Adams, speaking on the final day of the London civil case, says he is limited in what he can discuss but came to reject the allegations against him. He calls for Irish unity under the Good Friday Agreement and accuses the Taoiseach of refusing to honour a referendum on Irish unity.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Gerry Adams London civil case first day Original release: Gerry Adams comments on last day of London Civil Case (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP: Single Irish state can unlock our economic potential
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says a single Irish state offers the strongest chance to unlock a New Ireland’s economic potential, unveiling the ‘Success by Design’ paper with proposals for an all‑island infrastructure fund, stronger rail links, skills alignment and a Ministry for a New Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Launch of SDLP Success by Design policy paper Original release: SDLP: Single Irish state can unlock our economic potential (opens in a new tab)
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Aontú Leader Discusses Legacy Bill and Irish Unity with US Congressmen in Washington
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín TD says he met US Congressmen in Washington to press for criteria setting when the British Secretary of State must call an Irish unity referendum. He also criticises the revised Legacy Bill for leaving inquiry decisions with the Secretary of State and calls for an…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Legacy Bill revised version Secretary of State inquiry decisions Original release: Aontú Leader Discusses Legacy Bill and Irish Unity with US Congressmen in Washington (opens in a new tab)
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Young people are pivotal to building a new inclusive United Ireland – Rose Conway-Walsh TD & Dáire Hughes MP
Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh and MP Dáire Hughes praise young people from Cooperation Ireland projects who addressed the Good Friday Agreement Committee, and Conway-Walsh calls on the Irish government to legislate for votes at 16 following British proposals. Hughes says findings on disabled…
Constitutional affairs Education Original release: Young people are pivotal to building a new inclusive United Ireland – Rose Conway-Walsh TD & Dáire Hughes MP (opens in a new tab)
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Catherine Connolly will be a President who understands the immense opportunity of Irish Unity – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Catherine Connolly will be a President who understands the immense opportunity of Irish Unity – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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From Bombs to Ballots: Sinn Fein Uses IRA Event to Push Border Poll
TUV legacy spokesperson Sammy Morrison criticises Sinn Fein for using the Falls Road Hunger Strike commemoration to push for a border poll, saying honouring IRA members undermines calls for unity. He argues most people in Northern Ireland favour staying in the UK and blames unionist concessions on…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Sinn Fein Hunger Strike commemoration border poll call Original release: From Bombs to Ballots: Sinn Fein Uses IRA Event to Push Border Poll (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald addresses National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Belfast
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald addresses the National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Belfast, saying the 1981 hunger strikers' legacy calls for republicans to stay true to their vision and the dream they gave everything for. She calls for work toward a united Ireland and an Ireland where…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: Mary Lou McDonald addresses National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill addresses Sinn Féin’s annual Wolfe Tone Commemoration at Bodenstown
Michelle O’Neill, Sinn Féin Leas Uachtarán, says the gathering at Bodenstown honors Wolfe Tone and urges accelerated work toward a united, sovereign Irish Republic, calling for a Citizens’ Assembly, unity referendums this decade and broader European lobbying.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Wolfe Tone Commemoration at Bodenstown Original release: Michelle O’Neill addresses Sinn Féin’s annual Wolfe Tone Commemoration at Bodenstown (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin delegation meets British Secretary of State and urges political action
Sinn Féin's Mary Lou McDonald says her delegation urged British Secretary of State Hilary Benn to order a full public inquiry into the 1997 murder of Seán Brown, citing a Court of Appeal ruling, and to clarify British funding for Casement Park.
Constitutional affairs Justice and policing Issue: Court of Appeal ruling on public inquiry into Seán Brown murder Original release: Sinn Féin delegation meets British Secretary of State and urges political action (opens in a new tab)
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Independent Panel for ‘One Island – One Environment’ discussion announced
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan announces the independent chairperson and panel for the 'One Island, One Environment' discussion in Ballymun on 4 April, co-hosted with the Commission on the Future of Ireland. She says the event will explore how a United Ireland could strengthen environmental protection…
Environment and climate Constitutional affairs Issue: One Island, One Environment discussion panel announcement Original release: Independent Panel for ‘One Island – One Environment’ discussion announced (opens in a new tab)
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Amplification of women’s voices crucial in constitutional discussion – Rose Conway-Walsh TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson Rose Conway-Walsh TD says a feminist analysis is crucial to the constitutional debate, welcoming the National Women's Council's Women's Assembly report and urging the Irish government to begin planning a referendum on Irish Unity.
Constitutional affairs Disability and equality Issue: National Women's Council Women's Assembly report launch Original release: Amplification of women’s voices crucial in constitutional discussion – Rose Conway-Walsh TD (opens in a new tab)
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‘One Island-One Environment’ discussion to be hosted in Dublin
MEP Lynn Boylan says she will host ‘One Island, One Environment’ on 4 April at the Ballymun Rediscovery Centre, inviting climate activists to discuss how a united Ireland could strengthen environmental action, north‑south cooperation and future climate policy.
Constitutional affairs Environment and climate Issue: One Island, One Environment event in Dublin Original release: ‘One Island-One Environment’ discussion to be hosted in Dublin (opens in a new tab)
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2025: A year to advance the Republican vision for Ireland’s future – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD says the party will push for a united Ireland in 2025, calling on the incoming government to publish a green paper on Irish Unity, appoint a Minister for Reunification and set up a Citizens' Assembly on Unity.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: 2025: A year to advance the Republican vision for Ireland’s future – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald addresses Sinn Féin’s annual Easter Rising Commemoration
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Mary Lou McDonald addresses Sinn Féin’s annual Easter Rising Commemoration (opens in a new tab)
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We must be driven by making NI the best it can be
DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson MP, speaking at East Antrim DUP Association, urges supporters to focus on making Northern Ireland work and warns against a border poll. He also criticises legacy measures from the 1998 Belfast Agreement as corrupting justice and calls for unionism to unite…
Constitutional affairs Justice and policing Original release: We must be driven by making NI the best it can be (opens in a new tab)