McDonald wants governments to 'map out answers' The DUP and Sinn Féin leaders have been speaking about calls for ending the political vacuum in Northern Ireland. Ireland • 25 Apr 19
McDonald wants governments to 'map out answers' The DUP and Sinn Féin leaders have been speaking about calls for ending the political vacuum in Northern Ireland. Ireland • 25 Apr 19
Eastwood calls for Stormont talks after McKee murder Talks to restore Stormont powersharing should begin immediately following Lyra McKee's murder, SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has said. Ireland • 22 Apr 19
Eastwood calls for Stormont talks after McKee murder Talks to restore Stormont powersharing should begin immediately following Lyra McKee's murder, SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has said. Ireland • 22 Apr 19
Bradley lacks appreciation of Irish politics - McDonald Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley does not have a "deep appreciation" of Irish politics, the leader of Sinn Féin has claimed. Politics • 08 Apr 19
Bradley lacks appreciation of Irish politics - McDonald Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley does not have a "deep appreciation" of Irish politics, the leader of Sinn Féin has claimed. Politics • 08 Apr 19
McDonald apologises for offence caused by parade banner The leader of Sinn Féin, Mary Lou McDonald, has apologised for marching behind an "England Get Out of Ireland" banner on St Patrick's Day. Politics • 01 Apr 19
McDonald apologises for offence caused by parade banner The leader of Sinn Féin, Mary Lou McDonald, has apologised for marching behind an "England Get Out of Ireland" banner on St Patrick's Day. Politics • 01 Apr 19
UN housing report a 'wake-up call' for Govt - Sinn Féin A UN report on housing has been called a "wake-up call" for the Government by the leader of Sinn Féin. Politics • 27 Mar 19
UN housing report a 'wake-up call' for Govt - Sinn Féin A UN report on housing has been called a "wake-up call" for the Government by the leader of Sinn Féin. Politics • 27 Mar 19
Sinn Féin leader and PSNI chief hold 'frank' meeting Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and PSNI Chief Constable George Hamilton have held a "frank" and "constructive" meeting in Washington. Ulster • 14 Mar 19
Sinn Féin leader and PSNI chief hold 'frank' meeting Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and PSNI Chief Constable George Hamilton have held a "frank" and "constructive" meeting in Washington. Ulster • 14 Mar 19
NI Policing Board warned over PSNI appointment process The Northern Ireland Policing Board has been warned it could be at risk of legal action if politicians are involved in the appointment of the next PSNI chief constable. Ireland • 05 Mar 19
NI Policing Board warned over PSNI appointment process The Northern Ireland Policing Board has been warned it could be at risk of legal action if politicians are involved in the appointment of the next PSNI chief constable. Ireland • 05 Mar 19
McDonald comments 'act of poor leadership' - Hamilton Northern Ireland's police chief George Hamilton has accused Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald of "poor leadership" over her critical comments about his potential successor. Ulster • 26 Feb 19
McDonald comments 'act of poor leadership' - Hamilton Northern Ireland's police chief George Hamilton has accused Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald of "poor leadership" over her critical comments about his potential successor. Ulster • 26 Feb 19
Foster says McDonald's PSNI comments 'foolish' Democratic Unionist Party leader Arlene Foster has said the recruitment process for the next chief constable of the PSNI has been compromised by the comments of Sinn Féin's Mary Lou McDonald. Ulster • 20 Feb 19
Foster says McDonald's PSNI comments 'foolish' Democratic Unionist Party leader Arlene Foster has said the recruitment process for the next chief constable of the PSNI has been compromised by the comments of Sinn Féin's Mary Lou McDonald. Ulster • 20 Feb 19
PSNI row 'political huffing and puffing' - McDonald Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has refused to apologise for voicing opposition to any current police commander in Northern Ireland succeeding the retiring chief constable. Ireland • 19 Feb 19
PSNI row 'political huffing and puffing' - McDonald Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has refused to apologise for voicing opposition to any current police commander in Northern Ireland succeeding the retiring chief constable. Ireland • 19 Feb 19
Foster warns SF restoration of devolution is 'no game' DUP leader Arlene Foster has warned Sinn Féin that the restoration of devolution is "no game". Ulster • 16 Feb 19
Foster warns SF restoration of devolution is 'no game' DUP leader Arlene Foster has warned Sinn Féin that the restoration of devolution is "no game". Ulster • 16 Feb 19
A year on in charge, McDonald facing major new tests Tomorrow marks the first anniversary of Mary Lou McDonald's election as President of Sinn Féin. RTÉ's Political Correspondent, Paul Cunningham, looks at her career to date. Politics • 09 Feb 19
A year on in charge, McDonald facing major new tests Tomorrow marks the first anniversary of Mary Lou McDonald's election as President of Sinn Féin. RTÉ's Political Correspondent, Paul Cunningham, looks at her career to date. Politics • 09 Feb 19
McDonald rules out change to abstentionist policy Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald has ruled out the possibility of the party changing its abstentionist policy or participating in any Westminster vote on Brexit or other issues. Ireland • 08 Dec 18
McDonald rules out change to abstentionist policy Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald has ruled out the possibility of the party changing its abstentionist policy or participating in any Westminster vote on Brexit or other issues. Ireland • 08 Dec 18
Rough sleeper figures 'very disappointing' - Varadkar The latest figures for the number of people sleeping rough have been described as "very disappointing" by the Taoiseach. Ireland • 04 Dec 18
Rough sleeper figures 'very disappointing' - Varadkar The latest figures for the number of people sleeping rough have been described as "very disappointing" by the Taoiseach. Ireland • 04 Dec 18
McDonald's concern as new moneylender enters market The Dáil has heard a call for a cap on licensed moneylenders and a clampdown on unlicensed lenders who target vulnerable families in the run up to Christmas. Business • 28 Nov 18
McDonald's concern as new moneylender enters market The Dáil has heard a call for a cap on licensed moneylenders and a clampdown on unlicensed lenders who target vulnerable families in the run up to Christmas. Business • 28 Nov 18
Cahill not satisfied with Sinn Féin meeting Máiría Cahill has said she is not satisfied with her meeting with Sinn Fein leader, Mary Lou McDonald at Leinster House this evening. Politics • 20 Nov 18
Cahill not satisfied with Sinn Féin meeting Máiría Cahill has said she is not satisfied with her meeting with Sinn Fein leader, Mary Lou McDonald at Leinster House this evening. Politics • 20 Nov 18
McDonald says no hard border whatever Brexit outcome Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald has again insisted that whatever happens after Brexit, there cannot be a hard border on the island of Ireland. Brexit • 17 Nov 18
McDonald says no hard border whatever Brexit outcome Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald has again insisted that whatever happens after Brexit, there cannot be a hard border on the island of Ireland. Brexit • 17 Nov 18
McDonald lays wreath for Irish WWI and WWII soldiers Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has laid a wreath in memory of Irish soldiers who died in both World Wars at a ceremony in Sligo. Connacht • 14 Nov 18
McDonald lays wreath for Irish WWI and WWII soldiers Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has laid a wreath in memory of Irish soldiers who died in both World Wars at a ceremony in Sligo. Connacht • 14 Nov 18
Not a mistake to hold Presidential Election - McDonald Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said she does not believe it was a mistake to hold a Presidential Election. Politics • 28 Oct 18
Not a mistake to hold Presidential Election - McDonald Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said she does not believe it was a mistake to hold a Presidential Election. Politics • 28 Oct 18
Fianna Fáil say Naughten made right decision to resign Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said Denis Naughten made the right decision to resign from his role as Minister for Communications. Politics • 11 Oct 18
Fianna Fáil say Naughten made right decision to resign Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said Denis Naughten made the right decision to resign from his role as Minister for Communications. Politics • 11 Oct 18
McDonald says Sinn Féin did not cover up alleged abuse Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said there was no cover-up by her party in relation to the alleged sexual abuse of Máiría Cahill. Politics • 19 Sep 18
McDonald says Sinn Féin did not cover up alleged abuse Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said there was no cover-up by her party in relation to the alleged sexual abuse of Máiría Cahill. Politics • 19 Sep 18
Sinn Féin consistent over unity poll - McDonald The leader of Sinn Féin has said the party has been consistent on its position on holding a referendum on Irish unity. Sinn Féin • 04 Sep 18
Sinn Féin consistent over unity poll - McDonald The leader of Sinn Féin has said the party has been consistent on its position on holding a referendum on Irish unity. Sinn Féin • 04 Sep 18
Time drawing near for Irish unity referendum - McDonald Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said a unity referendum is now at the centre of political discussion, a week after saying such a vote should not be held while uncertainty around Brexit remains. Ireland • 05 Aug 18
Time drawing near for Irish unity referendum - McDonald Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said a unity referendum is now at the centre of political discussion, a week after saying such a vote should not be held while uncertainty around Brexit remains. Ireland • 05 Aug 18
Mediation 'not holy grail' in CervicalCheck controversy The Taoiseach also said it is now becoming clear that mediation is "not the holy grail or panacea that we thought it was a few months ago." CervicalCheck • 31 Jul 18
Mediation 'not holy grail' in CervicalCheck controversy The Taoiseach also said it is now becoming clear that mediation is "not the holy grail or panacea that we thought it was a few months ago." CervicalCheck • 31 Jul 18
McDonald: Failure to restore power-sharing a 'disgrace' Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has accused the British government and the DUP of prolonging Stormont's power-sharing crisis to allow an unreflective view of Northern Ireland to be presented in the Brexit debate. Brexit • 30 Jul 18
McDonald: Failure to restore power-sharing a 'disgrace' Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has accused the British government and the DUP of prolonging Stormont's power-sharing crisis to allow an unreflective view of Northern Ireland to be presented in the Brexit debate. Brexit • 30 Jul 18
