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Remarks by First Minister Michelle O’Neill MLA NI Assembly Sitting
Remarks by First Minister Michelle O’Neill MLA NI Assembly Sitting 3rd February 2024 ... Thank you, a Cheann Chomhairle. Is mór an onóir...

Greg O'Loughlin
Feb 3, 20246 min read
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American Political Leaders Respond to the Return to Stormont
As news of the end of the DUP's boycott of Stormont was shared, American political leaders reflected on the opportunity and the historic...

Greg O'Loughlin
Jan 31, 20242 min read
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DUP Leadership Conditionally Agree to Re-enter Government in the North of Ireland
In the early hours of the morning the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, Jeffrey Donaldson indicated that his party would end their...

Greg O'Loughlin
Jan 30, 20241 min read
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Unanimous Dáil support for Sinn Féin motion to join ICJ case against Israel would send huge message to the world from Ireland - Matt Carthy TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Matt Carthy TD, has called on all TDs, including government representatives, to back Sinn...

Greg O'Loughlin
Jan 29, 20241 min read
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Indecision, high farce, and inaction
A Letter From Ireland a Chara, At times politics in Ireland is marked by moments of tension, high drama, and decisive action. Last week...

Greg O'Loughlin
Jan 28, 20243 min read
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Ireland must now join South Africa in case against Israel - Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD has welcomed the significant and decisive judgement from the International Court of Justice and...

Greg O'Loughlin
Jan 26, 20241 min read
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Irish America building momentum for Unity
By Greg O'Loughlin, Executive Director, Friends of Sinn Féin In April 2023 hundreds of Irish Americans, Irish expats, and supporters of...

Greg O'Loughlin
Jan 26, 20244 min read
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DUP ‘merry go round’ of delay has run its course – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney has said reports that the British Government do not want to diverge from EU laws is another indication of...

Greg O'Loughlin
Jan 25, 20241 min read
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Workers paying the price for one party’s failure to take action – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney has said public sector workers are entitled to and deserve fair pay now, and are paying the price for one...

Greg O'Loughlin
Jan 24, 20241 min read
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Decision time for the DUP, public want action and positive leadership – O’Neill
First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill has said it is decision time for the DUP and that the public demand action. Speaking after the...

Greg O'Loughlin
Jan 23, 20241 min read
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In the hands of the people
A Letter From Ireland a Chairde, I once became friends with a novice Buddhist monk in Australia. We would meet at a meditation class and...

Greg O'Loughlin
Jan 21, 20242 min read
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Finucane welcomes launch of interstate case against ‘shameful’ Legacy Act
John Finucane MP has welcomed the launch of the Irish Government’s interstate case against the British government’s Legacy Act. The North...

Greg O'Loughlin
Jan 19, 20241 min read
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Full remarks by Michelle O'Neill to Assembly sitting
Mr. Acting Speaker, We meet in a last-ditch attempt to elect a Speaker, and to form an Executive. We do so as the DUP continue their...

Greg O'Loughlin
Jan 17, 20243 min read
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Déjà vu all over again
A Letter From the Road a Chairde, The word of the week is tautology. Tautology is saying the same thing twice in different words. I’m in...

Greg O'Loughlin
Jan 14, 20243 min read
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2024 is the year of momentous political change – Senator Paul Gavan
Sinn Féin Senator Paul Gavan has issued a rallying call to party supporters, trade unionists and community activists to ensure “that 2024...

Greg O'Loughlin
Jan 11, 20242 min read
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Decision time for the DUP
Speaking from Stormont on Monday, Conor Murphy MLA "It is now decision time for the DUP. "Sinn Féin is ready to form an Executive & work...

Greg O'Loughlin
Jan 9, 20241 min read
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From the Union to a new Ireland
Former British soldier and Ulster Unionist party officer Glenn Bradley spoke in the Duncairn Complex in November with senior Republican...

Greg O'Loughlin
Jan 7, 20242 min read
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An opportunity not to be missed
a Chara, Happy New Year. I hope you got a break over Christmas and returned rejuvenated and ready for action. This is going to be a busy...

Greg O'Loughlin
Jan 7, 20242 min read
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Self-determination and unity referenda are in the national interest
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney has set out the outstanding challenges for the next phase of the peace process while presenting the party’s...

Greg O'Loughlin
Jan 4, 20242 min read
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Let's make 2024 the year of change - Mary Lou McDonald
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald has said in her New Year’s message that the number one priority for Sinn Féin going into 2024 is...

Greg O'Loughlin
Dec 31, 20232 min read
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