News - Sinn Fein
Ban on flavoured vapes is nanny-statism and will fuel black-market, claims local TD
The bill is making its way through the Oireachtas and was discussed at the health committee yesterday.
May 14, 2026 11:02
Leitrim people still can't afford to heat their homes, Dáil told
Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny was speaking during a Labour motion, which calls for a mini-Budget.
May 8, 2026 13:07
Local TD says Government hasn't tackled ongoing cost of living crisis
Sinn Féin's Claire Kerrane says the situation wouldn't be tolerated in other European countries.
Apr 29, 2026 17:33
Peaceful fuel protest to take place in Ballinasloe today
Their first demonstration took place last Sunday, when around 300 people marched around the town.
Apr 19, 2026 09:18
Sinn Féin leader claims parties are trying to 'dismantle Irish neutrality'
Addressing a rally in Dublin yesterday, the Sinn Fein leader said Fianna Fail and Fine Gael want to scrap the Triple Lock - without consent and without a mandate.
Apr 19, 2026 07:24
Local TD says poor infrastructure hampering development in the north-west
Over-reliance on a small number of water treatment plants as well as overcrowding at Sligo University Hospital were among some of the issues raised.
Apr 17, 2026 17:20
Sinn Féin TD says government has failed to address domestic violence locally
Recent figures show there are no domestic violence refuge units in counties Leitrim, Laois, Cavan and Monaghan.
Apr 17, 2026 17:19
Sinn Féin TD hopeful Government no confidence motion will receive wide backing
The party is due to table the motion tomorrow in response to the handling of nationwide fuel price protests.
Apr 13, 2026 16:31
Fuel protests continuing along N4 bypass in Longford Town today
It's resuming action from previous days, where a slow-moving convoy of tractors and vehicles looped around the Red Cow Roundabout and down along the N4.
Apr 11, 2026 10:53
Sinn Féin members to host 1916 Easter Commemoration in Drumshanbo
Meath East TD and Sinn Féin spokesperson on Education, Darren O’Rourke will deliver the keynote address.
Apr 5, 2026 12:34
Sinn Féin leader accuses Taoiseach of dismantling Irish neutrality
Speaking at an Easter Commemoration ceremony in County Kildare yesterday, the Sinn Féin President warned Ireland is being drawn closer to EU and NATO-linked military structures.
Apr 5, 2026 08:12
Roscommon Sinn Féin Easter commemoration to take place today
It's 110 years since the 1916 Rising.
Apr 4, 2026 10:39
Leitrim patient's wait for cancer treatment raised in the Dáil
The long travel distances and difficulty accessing timely care are said to add significant stress for patients and families.
Mar 25, 2026 17:16
Local TD hits back at Sinn Féin claims of government inaction over fuel prices
It comes ahead of a Cabinet meeting next Tuesday to discuss measures to tackle the crisis.
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