News - Sinn Fein
Over 1,900 patients left Sligo's A&E last year without finishing their treatment
Over 48,000 patients went to the hospital's ED in 2025 - and 4 per cent did not wait to finish their treatment.
Mar 12, 2026 07:16
'Unacceptable delays' impact local cancer patients
Hundreds of patients in the region are waiting beyond recommended timeframes for a colonoscopy and radiation therapy.
Mar 4, 2026 17:51
Leitrim council to join calls for Bord Bia chairman's removal
Members of the IFA and other farming organisations are calling on Larry Murrin to step down, after it emerged his company, Dawn Farm Foods, imported a small percentage of its beef from Brazil.
Feb 27, 2026 07:23
Fresh hopes Boyle will get state childcare centre
Children's Minister Norma Foley says her department will buy properties to house state-led childcare facilities this year, but the building of such will start in 2027.
Feb 26, 2026 13:46
Local TD says 'apology without justice' for abuse victims is 'empty'
Longford-Westmeath TD Sorca Clarke, from Sinn Fein, says justice is needed.
Feb 26, 2026 08:25
Flood damaged worsened by underinvestment - TD Sorca Clarke
Longford-Westmeath TD Sorca Clarke says repeated flooding has been worsened by delays, underinvestment and a lack of urgency despite clear warnings.
Feb 16, 2026 13:22
Lack of social house audits locally
The audit evaluates the condition, safety, and energy efficiency of homes
Feb 10, 2026 12:53
Local TD slams lack of eating-disorder services
Sorca Clarke said there's no team in place for children with eating disorder.
Feb 4, 2026 07:42
Government's Mercusor u-turn under fire
Earlier today, the majority of MEPs voted for it be referred to the European Court of Justice in the European Parliament.
Jan 21, 2026 17:04
Sinn Féin motion condemns Ireland's handling of Mercosur negotiations
The party's Agriculture Spokesperson Martin Kenny has accused Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael of trying to 'ride two horses'.
Jan 13, 2026 16:46
"Government sent clear message by rural Ireland" - local TD speaks at anti-Mercosur protest
Thousands of tractors and protestors on foot protested in the midlands town before gathering at the TÚS campus this afternoon.
Jan 10, 2026 13:50
Arson attack on cars in County Meath condemned
Eight cars were set ablaze at a car park off Main Street in Duleek shortly before 11 o'clock on Friday night.
Jan 4, 2026 08:20
Sinn Féin calls for lessons after winter flu surge
Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill is concerned about a second wave of the virus putting more pressure on hospitals next week.
Jan 3, 2026 08:25
EU to vote on Mercosur trade agreement in new year amid beef import concerns
If passed, the deal will allow 99,000 tonnes carcass weight of beef from South America enter the EU at a much reduced tariff rate of 7.5 per cent.
Jan 1, 2026 14:39Shannonside Newsletter
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