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Brian Stanley resigned from Sinn Féin earlier this month

SF to hold Laois constituency selection amid Stanley exit

Sinn Fein is expected to hold its Laois constituency selection convention on Monday as the constituency position became available after long-standing TD Brian Stanley left the party earlier this month.

Election 24 • 31 Oct 24

Brian Stanley resigned as a Sinn Féin TD at the weekend

Gardaí confirm receipt of Sinn Féin correspondence

Gardaí have confirmed they have received correspondence from Sinn Féin in connection with the alleged incidents surrounding the resignation of TD Brian Stanley.

Politics • 17 Oct 24

The PAC held its first meeting since Brian Stanley resigned from Sinn Féin

Brian Stanley 'discharged' from Public Accounts Committee

The former Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley, who is now an Independent, is no longer a member of the Dáil's financial watchdog.

Politics • 17 Oct 24

Brian Stanely said he recognises a tweet he sent about Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar is 'open to different interpretations'

Brian Stanley 'truly sorry' for IRA ambush tweet

Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said he accepts that a tweet he sent about the Provisional IRA bombing at Narrow Water was insensitive and caused hurt.

Politics • 15 Dec 20

Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley is due to make a Dáil statement tomorrow

Stanley Dáil statement should include apology - Martin

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley should apologise for his comments in relation to the 1979 Warrenpoint bombing and the British establishment.

Politics • 14 Dec 20

An exact time for Brian Stanley's statement will be decided by Seán Ó Fearghaíl later this week

Brian Stanley given Dáil time to make statement

The Ceann Comhairle has agreed to give Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley an opportunity to address the Dáil next Tuesday.

Politics • 07 Dec 20

Eoin Ó Broin said the right thing for Brian Stanley to do is to reflect before making his Dáil statement

Ó Broin says Stanley made colossal errors of judgement

Sinn Féin housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin has said that his party colleague Brian Stanley is guilty of colossal errors of judgement in the wording of two tweets, which Mr Ó Broin said had caused a lot of offence.

Politics • 06 Dec 20

Brian Stanley addressed the Public Accounts Committee this afternoon (RollingNews.ie)

Stanley apologises for 'insensitive nature' of tweet

Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has apologised for any offence caused by what he said was the "insensitive nature" of a tweet he posted over the weekend.

Politics • 02 Dec 20

Brian Stanley will speak with his colleagues on the Public Accounts Committee tomorrow

Ceann Comhairle calls on Stanley to address tweet

The Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil, Seán Ó Fearghaíl, has said he believes that Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley needs to give a "credible political response" to his controversial weekend tweet about the 1920 Kilmichael ambush and the 1979 Warrenpoint bombings.

Politics • 02 Dec 20

Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has apologised for a now-deleted tweet (RollingNews.ie)

Taoiseach 'shocked and dismayed' over Stanley tweet

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he was "shocked and dismayed" to learn of Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley's tweet celebrating two historical IRA attacks on the British army, saying it was "deeply, deeply offensive".

Ireland • 30 Nov 20