News Archives for January, 2008
31 January, 2008
Responding to an announcement from the Garda Commissioner that he is to establish a full time specialist unit to deal with gang crime Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD said multiple well resourced and dedicated drugs units at local levels are needed in addition to a specialised unit to tackle gang crime. Read full article
31 January, 2008
Sinn Féin Dún Laoghaire representative Eoin Ó Broin has called on Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Council to reject the proposed development of 537 apartments and town houses at Woodbrook, Shankill. Read full article
31 January, 2008
Sinn Féin MEP Mary Lou McDonald speaking at the launch of the National Forum's on Europe's guide to the Lisbon Treaty called on the government to set the date for the referendum so that a proper debate can take place. Read full article
30 January, 2008
Speaking in the Dáil this afternoon Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD called for additional resources to be pumped into drug awareness and education initiatives, treatment services and rehabilitation opportunities. Deputy Ó Snodaigh again repeated his call for resources for Garda Drugs Squads to be at least doubled. Read full article
29 January, 2008
Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Aengus ÓSnodaigh TD has welcomed the long-awaited publication of the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008. However, Deputy Ó Snodaigh said that unless the Bill reverses the substantial amount of damage contained in the 2007 Bill then this will be a wasted opportunity to comprehensively reform outdated and inadequate legislation. Read full article
28 January, 2008
Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD has congratulated Gardaí on the weekend drugs seizures but warned that the increasing seizures of drugs are a reflection of the increased amount of drugs entering the state. Deputy Ó Snodaigh again called on Justice Minister Brian Lenihan to double the resources for the Garda Drugs Squads. Read full article
26 January, 2008
Paul Donnelly, Sinn Féin's representative in Dublin West, has strongly condemned those responsible for last night's murder of a pensioner in Mulhuddart. Read full article
25 January, 2008
Responding to news that the Jacobs Fruitfield factory in Tallaght is to close with the loss of 220 jobs Sinn Féin representative Seán Crowe said this will be a huge blow to the local area and rejected company's excuse tha outdated equipment is making the facility uncompetitive claiming that the money from the sale of the Jacobs site at Whitestown Industrial Estate was to go towards maintaining both the jobs and the facilities at Tallaght. Read full article
25 January, 2008
Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD has described the response from the government to the study showing a significant increase in the use of cocaine as inadequate. Deputy Ó Snodaigh said the problem of drugs in Ireland must be treated as an emergency. Read full article
24 January, 2008
Sinn Féin Councillor Larry O'Toole has described as "scandalous and shameful" the revelation in a report issued by the Irish Psychiatric Association today (24 January) that the site earmarked for a long-promised psychiatric unit at Beaumont Hospital has now been allocated for a private for-profit hospital under the Government's infamous 'co-location' scheme. Read full article
23 January, 2008
Sinn Féin's Dublin 15 Representative, Paul Donnelly, has welcomed the decision by the Archdiocese of Dublin to pilot a change in the Catholic only enrolment policy in two local schools, St Patrick's in Diswellstown and St Mochta's in Clonsilla. Read full article
23 January, 2008
Speaking as a demonstration gathered outside Leinster House today in solidarity with the people of Gaza Sinn Féin International Affairs Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD said Israel must immediately lift its blockade of Gaza and said he has written to Foreign Affairs Minister Dermot Ahern and asked him to review Ireland's relations with Israel in view of the country's continued human rights abuses against the Palestinian people. Read full article
23 January, 2008
Sinn Féin's Dublin Environment Spokesperson, Councillor Daithí Doolan, has today praised the residents of Ringsend who have, "summonsed Minister for Environment John Gormley to court for breaches of EU regulations in how his department has attempted to railroad an incinerator into Dublin." Read full article
21 January, 2008
Sinn Féin Housing Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh said a report from the Irish Auctioneers and Valuers' Institute (IAVI) which shows that there are 40,000 empty apartments in Dublin makes a mockery of the Government's housing policy. Read full article
21 January, 2008
Following the Green's Lisbon Treaty conference at the weekend where the party failed to secure a two-thirds majority in favour of the treaty Dublin MEP Mary Lou McDonald has invited those seeking a No Vote in the referendum to join with Sinn Féin in securing a better deal for Ireland. Read full article
21 January, 2008
Sinn Féin International Affairs Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD has called on the Government to end its policy of preferential relationship with Israel in light of its blockade of Gaza which has left the region without humanitarian aid and with dwindling energy supplies. Deputy Ó Snodaigh described comments by Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert today that Israel will not 'allow them (Gaza residents) to live comfortable lives' as disgraceful. Read full article
19 January, 2008
Sinn Féin's Dublin Spokesperson on the Environment Cllr. Daithí Doolan, was today elected Chair of Sinn Féin's National Elected Representatives Forum, which is responsible for the co-ordination of Councillors across Ireland. Read full article
18 January, 2008
Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD has called for a single item agenda meeting of the South Central Area Joint Policing Committee to discuss local area policing plans. Deputy Ó Snodaigh said Sinn Féin had secured a commitment in the 2008 State-Wide Garda Policing Plan that Joint Policing Committees will inform all Divisional and District Policing Plans. Read full article
18 January, 2008
Former Sinn Féin TD Seán Crowe speaking last night at a packed meeting of party supporters in Killinardan, Tallaght said he is "determined to run for the local elections in 2009". He said he was looking forward to the new challenge and was confident, despite the recent set back, that the party would increase its representation on South Dublin County Council. He called on supporters to give their full and active support to Tallaght Hospital, which he said was "vital to the health and quality of life of everyone from the area and beyond." Read full article
17 January, 2008
Reacting to news that Jean Marie Le Pen is to come to Dublin next month to campaign against the Lisbon Treaty Sinn Féin MEP Mary Lou McDonald said Mr. Le Pen's politics is not welcome in the no campaign and he will most likely end up helping the yes campaign. Read full article
17 January, 2008
Speaking at a meeting of the Oireachtas European Affairs Committee in Leinster House this morning which was also attended Chambers Ireland and the Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association, Sinn Féin MEP Mary Lou McDonald said Irish businesses are right to be worried about the implications of the Lisbon Treaty if it is ratified. Read full article
16 January, 2008
Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD has congratulated Gardaí on the seizure of €6.5million worth of heroin in Dublin today and again called on the Minister for Justice Brian Lenihan to double the resources for Garda Drug Squads in an effort to tackle serious drug and gun crime. Read full article
15 January, 2008
SINN FÉIN in Dublin West have selected local man Paul Donnelly to take over as the party's representative for the area on Fingal County Council. Mr. Donnelly was unanimously backed by local party members at a selection convention that was chaired by Dublin MEP and Sinn Féin Chairperson Mary Lou McDonald last Thursday evening, 10th January in Huntstown Community Centre. The party's ruling Ard Chomhairle also approved the selection at their monthly meeting held in Dublin on Saturday 12th January. Mr. Donnelly will now seek co-option to Fingal County Council at their monthly meeting on Monday 11th February. Read full article
15 January, 2008
Sinn Féin Dublin MEP Mary Lou McDonald will tomorrow meet with Commissioner Stavros Dimas in Strasbourg to discuss the EU Water Directive and the Irish government's decision supposedly on foot of the Directive to impose water charges on schools. Read full article
15 January, 2008
Sinn Féin Dublin MEP Mary Lou McDonald speaking in Strasbourg this afternoon said that contrary to what MEP Brian Crowley is suggesting proposals in the Lisbon Treaty would result in a loss of power for Ireland. She said is it laughable for Fianna Fáil to suggest that the loss of an automatic seat on the Commission somehow represents a new era for equality. EU reform is certainly needed but it is not contained in this Treaty.' Read full article
7 January, 2008
Responding to Fianna Fáil TD Chris Andrews' plea to the HSE to use St Luke's as a nursing home once its cancer services are transferred to St James's Hospital, Sinn Féin MEP Mary Lou McDonald has described the remarks as a slap in the face for the community who have been campaigning loudly for the hospital's cancer care services to be maintained and developed. Read full article
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