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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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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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Students and young people must be at the heart of shaping a new Ireland – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney welcomes a Queen's University Belfast discussion on 'Students in a New Ireland', chaired by Ógra Shinn Féin representative Annie Nic Mhánais, and urges students to continue such conversations at universities and colleges across the island.
Constitutional affairs Education Original release: Students and young people must be at the heart of shaping a new Ireland – Kearney (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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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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Leader's Speech - Conference 2025
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson, speaking at the 2025 Annual Conference, says the Irish Sea border and Protocol are unacceptable, calls for their removal and for EU law to be ended, pledges to keep unionism strong and to challenge the government’s broken pledges.
Constitutional affairs Immigration Original release: Leader's Speech - Conference 2025 (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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‘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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Mary Lou McDonald TD delivers keynote address to Irish Unity Summit in New York
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD delivers a keynote at an Irish Unity Summit in New York, dedicating her words to the late Rita O'Hare and calling on US friends to walk with Ireland toward reunification.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Mary Lou McDonald TD delivers keynote address to Irish Unity Summit in New York (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD’s speech at annual Easter Rising Commemoration
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD says the Arbour Hill Easter Rising commemoration must honour the rebels’ sacrifice and protect historic sites such as Moore Street from developers, calling for a united, equal, economically just and fully free Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Housing Issue: 1916 Easter Rising commemoration at Arbour Hill Original release: Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD’s speech at annual Easter Rising Commemoration (opens in a new tab)
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Archibald welcomes support for Professor Colin Harvey
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald welcomes Queen's University's public support for Professor Colin Harvey amid threats and abuse toward him. She calls on the university to publicly acknowledge that permission to use its logo on his publications was sought and granted, and urges political unionist…
Constitutional affairs Education Original release: Archibald welcomes support for Professor Colin Harvey (opens in a new tab)
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Everyone should be free to take part in discussion on the future – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says everyone should be free to join an informed debate on Ireland's constitutional future. She calls on unionist politicians to stop attempts to stifle academic debate after criticism of Professor Colin Harvey's Irish Unity report and his university logo, and urges…
Constitutional affairs Education Issue: Criticism of Professor Colin Harvey's Irish Unity report and university logo use Original release: Everyone should be free to take part in discussion on the future – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD speech to the National Press Club of Australia
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD delivers an address at the National Press Club of Australia, reflecting on Irish emigration to Australia, the historic bond between the two countries and Australia's role in welcoming Irish people.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD speech to the National Press Club of Australia (opens in a new tab)