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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

Arlene Foster said she will raise the tweet with the Ceann Comhairle

Foster to write to Ceann Comhairle over SF TD's tweet

Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Foster is to write to the Dáil's Ceann Comhairle regarding a tweet sent by a Sinn Féin TD.

Politics • 30 Nov 20

Stormont imposed a range of restrictions last month to halt the rise of the pandemic

Compromise deal reached as NI virus measures extended

A compromise deal on Northern Ireland's Covid-19 restrictions has been agreed by the Stormont Executive, which will see an extension of the current 'circuit break' lockdown measures.

Coronavirus • 12 Nov 20

Mary Lou said the leak was an example of claustrophobic and obnoxious politics

No-confidence motion not point scoring - McDonald

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said the party is not looking to score points by tabling a no-confidence motion in Tánaiste Leo Varadkar.

Politics • 08 Nov 20

Leo Varadkar speaking in the Dáil on Tuesday

Labour to support SF no-confidence motion in Tánaiste

Labour will support a motion of no confidence in the Tánaiste, Leo Varadkar, which is being tabled by Sinn Féin.

Ireland • 06 Nov 20

Arlene Foster said the restrictions will end on 13 November, however Michelle O'Neill was non-committal (file photo)

Different approaches signalled to end NI virus measures

Leaders of the power-sharing administration in Northern Ireland have signalled different approaches to the scheduled ending of tougher Covid-19 restrictions on 13 November.

Coronavirus • 01 Nov 20

Leo Varadkar yesterday denied that he acted unlawfully by sharing the agreement with the NAGP (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Varadkar accused of 'hiding behind lame excuses'

The Tánaiste has been accused by Sinn Féin's health spokesperson of "hiding behind lame excuses" regarding the sharing of a GP contract agreed with the Irish Medical Organisation with another union.

Politics • 02 Nov 20

Senator Elisha McCallion, who is also a former Westminster MP, was one of those to resign

Three Sinn Féin members resign over Covid grants

The Sinn Féin leader has said Senator Elisha McCallion and two officials in Northern Ireland have resigned after revelations that three party offices incorrectly received payments from a Covid-19 grant scheme.

Politics • 29 Oct 20

Sinn Féin has pledged €1.5bn to deliver 20,000 social and affordable homes

SF alternative Budget pledges reverse in PUP, TWSS cuts

Sinn Féin has pledged to reverse the cuts to the pandemic unemployment payment and wage subsidy in its alternative budget.

budget 2021 • 09 Oct 20

The remarks, made in a post to Martina Anderson's Twitter account, were later deleted

SF's Anderson apologises for 'clumsy' pension comments

The Derry-based Sinn Féin Assembly member Martina Anderson has apologised for comments she made yesterday about a proposed pension scheme for victims of the Troubles.

Ulster • 26 Aug 20

The Dáil was not scheduled to sit again until 15 September but will now be recalled early

Opposition parties call for earlier recall of Dáil

Opposition parties have said the Dáil should be recalled next week, much earlier than the time being proposed by the Government.

Ireland • 23 Aug 20

Sinn Féin claims the compensation scheme would potentially exclude thousands of people from the republican community

O'Neill criticised over delay to compensation scheme

A judge has accused Stormont's Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill of ignoring the rule of law by delaying a compensation scheme for Troubles victims.

Ulster • 17 Aug 20

Pearse Doherty TD speaking in the Convention Centre Dublin

Podcast: Doherty on new Dáil and Barry Cowen

Fianna Fáil has had a rocky start in Government - but Sinn Féin has settled into its role lead opposition party with ease. The party's deputy leader Pearse Doherty took part in the Your Politics podcast to talk about listening to audio books, the new Dáil and the Barry Cowen controversy.

Your Politics • 16 Jul 20

Bobby Storey's remains were cremated at Roselawn crematorium in Belfast

Council officials apologise over Bobby Storey cremation

The Chief Executive of Belfast City Council and another senior official have personally apologised for the way the cremation of veteran republican Bobby Storey was handled last week.

Ulster • 08 Jul 20

Paddy Holohan was suspended by Sinn Féin for five months following controversial comments

Sinn Féin to review mayoral nomination of Paddy Holohan

Sinn Féin is to carry out a review of the decision taken by some of its councillors to nominate fellow councillor and former MMA fighter Paddy Holohan to be elected Mayor of South Dublin County Council.

Politics • 07 Jul 20

Mary Lou McDonald will announce her new front bench

First time Sinn Féin TDs feature on front bench

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has announced her new frontbench at Leinster House.

Politics • 02 Jul 20

Mary Lou McDonald, Gerry Adams and Michelle O'Neill pictured at Bobby Storey's funeral

Michelle O'Neill defends attendance at Storey funeral

Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill has defended her attendance at the funeral of veteran republican Bobby Storey in Belfast yesterday, after First Minister Arlene Foster called on her to apologise for going.

Ulster • 01 Jul 20

Three parties are due to vote on programme for government

TD warns over failure to ratify programme for govt

Fine Gael TD Hildegarde Naughton a political crisis would result if the programme for government is not ratified by the three parties involved in the deal.

Politics • 21 Jun 20

Sinne Féin's Pearse Doherty has asked the Government to take action to prevent this accrual of interest for those availing of mortgage breaks

Sinn Féin wants banks to cover mortgage break costs

Sinn Féin has published draft legislation which if enacted would force banks to cover the cost of mortgage payment breaks given to customers suffering financially due to the Covid-19 crisis.

Business • 17 Jun 20

Robin Swann has said he would turn down no reasonable offer or source of support

Sinn Féin criticises call for help from British Army

Sinn Féin has criticised a decision by the Stormont Health Minister to formally request assistance from the British Army to help deal with the coronavirus crisis.

Coronavirus • 11 Apr 20

Eoin Ó Broin said he emailed Dermot Desmond about an article he wrote for the Irish Times

'Consensus' that market cannot deliver homes - Ó Broin

Sinn Féin's housing spokesperson has said there is a growing consensus that the market cannot deliver homes that middle-income can afford to rent or buy.

Politics • 10 Mar 20

The Social Democrats are due to meet Sinn Féin again on Thursday

Govt formation talks forecast to last until Easter

The co-leader of the Social Democrats, Róisín Shortall, has said government formation talks will continue until Easter.

Election 2020 • 03 Mar 20

Cllr Chris MacManus' elevation to the European Parliament means his seat on Sligo County Council will now have to be filled

Sligo Sinn Féin councillor set to replace Carthy as MEP

A Sligo-based Sinn Féin councillor has been selected to take over the European Parliament seat of his party colleague Matt Carthy.

Connacht • 02 Mar 20

Richard Boyd Barrett met with a number of left-wing TDs today

Boyd Barrett urges Labour to reconsider govt decision

Richard Boyd Barrett has called on the Labour Party to reconsider its decision to rule itself out of government in the event of a left-wing administration getting into office.

Politics • 28 Feb 20

Micheál Martin speaking to reporters following his meeting with Leo Varadkar

'Unlikely' SF will have credible numbers to form govt

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said it is very unlikely that Sinn Féin will emerge with credible numbers to form a government.

Politics • 25 Feb 20