O'Neill faces challenge for Sinn Féin leadership role Sinn Féin's vice president Michelle O'Neill is set to face a challenge for her job. Politics • 02 Sep 19
O'Neill faces challenge for Sinn Féin leadership role Sinn Féin's vice president Michelle O'Neill is set to face a challenge for her job. Politics • 02 Sep 19
Sinn Féin's £1.5m mystery donor identified Sinn Féin's mystery donor who provided the party with a £1.5m donation was an 82-year-old former motor mechanic and driver, William E Hampton, who died in Pembrokeshire, Wales last year. Ulster • 29 Aug 19
Sinn Féin's £1.5m mystery donor identified Sinn Féin's mystery donor who provided the party with a £1.5m donation was an 82-year-old former motor mechanic and driver, William E Hampton, who died in Pembrokeshire, Wales last year. Ulster • 29 Aug 19
Sinn Féin calls for restoration of allowance for young Sinn Fein is calling for the restoration of Jobseeker's Allowance for young people to ensure all recipients receive the same rate regardless of age. Politics • 21 Aug 19
Sinn Féin calls for restoration of allowance for young Sinn Fein is calling for the restoration of Jobseeker's Allowance for young people to ensure all recipients receive the same rate regardless of age. Politics • 21 Aug 19
Sinn Féin bill aims to ban co-living developments The solution to the housing crisis is not to pack people into co-living developments, Sinn Féin's housing spokesperson has said. Politics • 06 Aug 19
Sinn Féin bill aims to ban co-living developments The solution to the housing crisis is not to pack people into co-living developments, Sinn Féin's housing spokesperson has said. Politics • 06 Aug 19
Thousands march in NI to mark Twelfth of July Thousands of Orange Order members have taken to the streets of Northern Ireland to celebrate the main date in the Protestant loyal order parading season. Ulster • 12 Jul 19
Thousands march in NI to mark Twelfth of July Thousands of Orange Order members have taken to the streets of Northern Ireland to celebrate the main date in the Protestant loyal order parading season. Ulster • 12 Jul 19
McDonald reshuffles Sinn Féin front bench Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald has reshuffled her party's Dáil front bench team. Politics • 04 Jul 19
McDonald reshuffles Sinn Féin front bench Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald has reshuffled her party's Dáil front bench team. Politics • 04 Jul 19
Watchdog urged to re-investigate Paisley holiday claim A British parliamentary standards watchdog has been urged to re-investigate Ian Paisley after another series of claims about luxury foreign holidays. Ulster • 26 Jun 19
Watchdog urged to re-investigate Paisley holiday claim A British parliamentary standards watchdog has been urged to re-investigate Ian Paisley after another series of claims about luxury foreign holidays. Ulster • 26 Jun 19
Opinion poll suggests five-point lead for Fianna Fáil A new opinion poll suggests Fianna Fáil has opened up a five-point lead on Fine Gael, while Sinn Féin has lost significant support. Politics • 15 Jun 19
Opinion poll suggests five-point lead for Fianna Fáil A new opinion poll suggests Fianna Fáil has opened up a five-point lead on Fine Gael, while Sinn Féin has lost significant support. Politics • 15 Jun 19
Funeral of Billy McKee takes place in Belfast Several hundred mourners have attended the funeral of one of the founding members of the Provisional IRA in Belfast. Ulster • 16 Jun 19
Funeral of Billy McKee takes place in Belfast Several hundred mourners have attended the funeral of one of the founding members of the Provisional IRA in Belfast. Ulster • 16 Jun 19
Bill to ban employers from using tips for workers' pay The Government is preparing legislation that would ban employers in the service industry from using tips to help pay workers' wages and require businesses to display their policies on tipping. Politics • 12 Jun 19
Bill to ban employers from using tips for workers' pay The Government is preparing legislation that would ban employers in the service industry from using tips to help pay workers' wages and require businesses to display their policies on tipping. Politics • 12 Jun 19
Testing times for McDonald at Sinn Féin helm The next few hours will be among the most difficult in Mary Lou McDonald's political career as her party looks set to lose dozens of seats across the country and with no guarantees it will hold on to its three MEPs. Elections 2019 • 26 May 19
Testing times for McDonald at Sinn Féin helm The next few hours will be among the most difficult in Mary Lou McDonald's political career as her party looks set to lose dozens of seats across the country and with no guarantees it will hold on to its three MEPs. Elections 2019 • 26 May 19
Mary Lou McDonald and Taoiseach clash on housing policy There have been sharp exchanges in the Dáil between the Taoiseach and the Sinn Féin leader over housing policy. Politics • 22 May 19
Mary Lou McDonald and Taoiseach clash on housing policy There have been sharp exchanges in the Dáil between the Taoiseach and the Sinn Féin leader over housing policy. Politics • 22 May 19
Sinn Féin's John Finucane elected as Mayor of Belfast Sinn Féin's John Finucane, son of murdered solicitor Pat Finucance, has been elected as Lord Mayor of Belfast. Ulster • 21 May 19
Sinn Féin's John Finucane elected as Mayor of Belfast Sinn Féin's John Finucane, son of murdered solicitor Pat Finucance, has been elected as Lord Mayor of Belfast. Ulster • 21 May 19
Greens gain as two polls released ahead of elections Two opinion polls have been published this evening, ahead of the final week of campaigning in the European and Local Elections. Politics • 18 May 19
Greens gain as two polls released ahead of elections Two opinion polls have been published this evening, ahead of the final week of campaigning in the European and Local Elections. Politics • 18 May 19
Sinn Féin launches bill seeking housing referendum Sinn Féin has launched a bill that seeks to provide for a referendum to insert the right to secure appropriate and affordable housing into the constitution. Politics • 14 May 19
Sinn Féin launches bill seeking housing referendum Sinn Féin has launched a bill that seeks to provide for a referendum to insert the right to secure appropriate and affordable housing into the constitution. Politics • 14 May 19
May speaks with NI leaders as Stormont talks continue Political leaders in Northern Ireland have spoken with British Prime Minister Theresa May as efforts continue to secure the return of devolved government at Stormont. Politics • 13 May 19
May speaks with NI leaders as Stormont talks continue Political leaders in Northern Ireland have spoken with British Prime Minister Theresa May as efforts continue to secure the return of devolved government at Stormont. Politics • 13 May 19
Graffiti in Derry warns 'informers will be executed' Graffiti has appeared in Derry warning the community against helping the police. Ulster • 02 May 19
Graffiti in Derry warns 'informers will be executed' Graffiti has appeared in Derry warning the community against helping the police. Ulster • 02 May 19
Varadkar has 'full confidence' in Minister for Housing The Taoiseach has said he has "full confidence" in the Minister for Housing, despite the latest homelessness figures. Politics • 01 May 19
Varadkar has 'full confidence' in Minister for Housing The Taoiseach has said he has "full confidence" in the Minister for Housing, despite the latest homelessness figures. Politics • 01 May 19
Call for independent investigation into UHW mortuary The Sinn Féin leader has called for an independent investigation of the mortuary and post-mortem services at University Hospital Waterford. Politics • 01 May 19
Call for independent investigation into UHW mortuary The Sinn Féin leader has called for an independent investigation of the mortuary and post-mortem services at University Hospital Waterford. Politics • 01 May 19
Call for Irish and British govts to commit to action Sinn Féin President, Mary Lou McDonald, has ramped-up pressure on the British and Irish governments demanding they commit to taking action should the resumed all party talks in Northern Ireland fail. Politics • 30 Apr 19
Call for Irish and British govts to commit to action Sinn Féin President, Mary Lou McDonald, has ramped-up pressure on the British and Irish governments demanding they commit to taking action should the resumed all party talks in Northern Ireland fail. Politics • 30 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
Positive support for people with autism - survey A new survey has found that there is strong positive support for autistic people in schools, employment and society generally. Ireland • 02 Apr 19
Positive support for people with autism - survey A new survey has found that there is strong positive support for autistic people in schools, employment and society generally. Ireland • 02 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
Support for Sinn Féin drops five points, poll suggests Support for Sinn Féin has dropped by five points, according to the latest Red C opinion poll for the Sunday Business Post. Politics • 30 Mar 19
Support for Sinn Féin drops five points, poll suggests Support for Sinn Féin has dropped by five points, according to the latest Red C opinion poll for the Sunday Business Post. Politics • 30 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
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
