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GERRY ADAMS TO STEP DOWN AS SINN FEIN PRESIDENT
Gerry Adam's, one of Ireland's most controversial and pivotal politicians over the last 50 years, will stand down as leader of Sinn Fein next year... READ MORE›
GERRY ADAMS TO STEP DOWN AS SINN FEIN LEADER NEXT YEAR
Gerry Adams, the veteran leader of the Irish Republican party, Sinn Fein, has announced plans to step down from his role after almost 35 years... READ MORE›
AFTER 30 YEARS GERRY ADAMS OF SINN FEIN TO STEP DOWN
Gerry Adams, Irish Republican Leader, to Step Down From Sinn Fein... READ MORE›
GERRY ADAMS TO STEP DOWN IN END OF AN ERA FOR IRISH NATIONALISM
Under a new Sinn Fein leader I think anything is possible, said David Farrell, politics professor at University College Dublin... READ MORE›
FINE GAEL FINDS ITSELF AT THE CENTRE OF AN UNWANTED SOCIAL MEDIA STORM
The Floating Voter Podcast Fine Gael finds itself at the centre of an unwanted social media storm... READ MORE›
MANY PREGNANCIES SHORTER THAN POWERSHARING CRISIS, SAYS FRUSTRATED TAOISEACH
The Taoiseach has expressed frustration at the length of time the powersharing crisis has lasted in Northern Ireland, pointing out that many pregnancies are shorter... READ MORE›
BROKENSHIRE URGES NORTHERN IRELAND POLITICIANS TO REACH POWERSHARING AGREEMENT
But my ultimate responsibility is to the people of Northern Ireland... READ MORE›
OPHELIA FORCES BILL CLINTON TO POSTPONE INTERVENTION IN POLITICAL STALEMATE
But the visit was called off at late notice due to the severe weather warnings... READ MORE›
POWERSHARING TALKS AT 'CRITICAL POINT' AS SINN FEIN URGES DUP MLA TO RESIGN
Powersharing talks at 'critical point' as Sinn Fein urges DUP MLA to resign... READ MORE›
PROGRESS MADE ON POWERSHARING DEADLOCK ISSUES
Some progress has been made on language and culture issues in powersharing talks between the Democratic Unionists and Sinn Fein, the Northern Ireland Secretary has said... READ MORE›
I EXPECTED IRISH LANGUAGE ACT AFTER DEVOLUTION WAS RESTORED
Northern Ireland has been without a first and deputy first minister since January and a functioning executive since March... READ MORE›
DONALDSON PLAYS DOWN OPTIMISM OVER STORMONT EXECUTIVE RESTORATION
Sir Jeffrey's comments are at odds with Mr Coveney's optimism on Thursday... READ MORE›
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IRISH WATER CRISIS AS 1M FAIL TO SIGN UP FOR CHARGES
One million households have failed to register with the beleaguered semi-state company Irish Water, the Irish Independent has learned... READ MORE›
NORTHERN IRELAND VOTERS GIVE SINN FEIN ITS BIGGEST WIN EVER
Sinn Fein won 27 of 90 available posts in the Northern Ireland Assembly... READ MORE›
UUP DECIDES TO WITHDRAW FROM NORTHERN IRELAND EXECUTIVE
The Ulster Unionist Party UUP has confirmed that it will leave Northern Ireland's ruling Executive... READ MORE›
LESS THAN HALF OF ALL IRISH WATER CUSTOMERS HAVE PAID THEIR BILLS
It will also force Irish Water to engage with registered customers in an effort to improve payment rates... READ MORE›
SHOCK POLL REVEALS COALITION IN MELTDOWN
Today's poll, though, shows a new political party could compete with Sinn Fein to secure the support of an alienated electorate... READ MORE›
SINN FEIN SURGES IN TIGHT NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTIONS
Northern Ireland voted to stay in the EU, but was overruled by a majority vote to leave in Britain as a whole... READ MORE›
A PARTY AGAINST WOMEN'S RIGHTS, SAME-SEX MARRIAGE, ABORTION AND DENYING CLIMATE CHANGE
The DUP also opposes women's right to abortion, which remains illegal in Northern Ireland... READ MORE›
SINN FEIN THE MOST POPULAR PARTY IN IRELAND
Sinn Fein at 26pc are four points ahead of Fine Gael on 22pc while Fiann Fail are stagnant at 20pc... READ MORE›
'DO WE WANT THE "TERRORIST" GERRY ADAMS IN CABINET? NO, WE DON'T'
Amid all the speculation about election pacts and coalition options, Harris begins by setting out why Sinn Fein under Gerry Adams are not suitable for government... READ MORE›
ANGRY SCENES IN DAIL AS TAOISEACH SAYS JOAN BURTON WAS 'SPEAKING IN A PERSONAL CAPACITY' WHEN QUOTING EUR200 WATER CHARGE
THE Government suffered a serious reverse today when the Seanad backed plans for a referendum to put a constitutional block on privatising Irish Water... READ MORE›
SINN FEIN'S 'ORCHESTRATED CAMPAIGN' OF INTIMIDATION AGAINST RTE
At the conclusion of the election, an internal review noted that there had been 'a campaign orchestrated by Sinn Fein supporters'... READ MORE›
SINN FEIN COSY UP TO FF FOR COALITION DEAL
Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams has opened the door to a future coalition with Fianna Fail... READ MORE›
SINN FEIN TO END POLICY OF TDS TAKING AVERAGE INDUSTRIAL WAGE FROM EUR87K SALARY
In a significant development, the party is set to end the process of its TDs drawing the average industrial wage from their EUR87,000 Dail salaries... READ MORE›
RTE REFUSED TO ALLOW MODULAR HOMES ON D4 CAMPUS 'BECAUSE IT WOULD DISRUPT FAIR CITY FILMING'
Rte refused to allow modular homes on d4 campus because it would disrupt fair city filming... READ MORE›
PSNI'S STUNNING ADMISSION THAT IRA STILL EXISTS
Mr Quinn was one of more than 40 people murdered by the Provisional IRA since it announced a cessation of violence in 1997... READ MORE›
SINN FEIN ROCKED BY RESIGNATION OF ENTIRE BRANCH ORGANISATION IN PROTEST AT TREATMENT OF COUNCILLORS
A total of 15 Fermoy cumann members indicated their intention to resign in protest at the treatment of Councillor Kieran McCarthy and Councillor Melissa Mullane... READ MORE›
GARDAI INVESTIGATE 'SLIT YOUR THROAT' DEATH THREAT MADE AGAINST FINE GAEL TD
One message warned that Ms Doherty's throat would be slit as a result of her comments made during the debate... READ MORE›
SINN FEIN ON THE RUN AFTER IRA TERROR CELL CLAIMS ROCK THE NORTH
Fianna Fail justice spokesman Niall Collins said it was critically important that Sinn Fein step back and allow the PSNI to investigate the murder... READ MORE›
K HOMES LYING EMPTY AS 6,000 OFFICIALLY HOMELESS
There are up to 130,000 households on local authority housing waiting lists... READ MORE›
ARMY COUNCIL OVERSEES SINN FEIN AND IRA, PROVO MEMBERS BELIEVE
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern challenged Sinn Fein to explain assertions in the report of a belief that the party remains influenced by the army council... READ MORE›
SINN FEIN WILL GO INTO COALITION WITH ANY PARTY
GERRY ADAMS has said Sinn Fein is open to forming a coalition with any party depending on the outcome of the general election... READ MORE›
'A VOTE FOR SINN FEIN IS A VOTE FOR IRA ARMY COUNCIL,' CLAIMS TANAISTE IN DAIL
Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin said that Sinn Fein treated anyone who criticised the party as an enemy of the peace ... READ MORE›
FIANNA FAIL WILL 'ABSOLUTELY' NOT GO INTO GOVERNMENT WITH SINN FEIN
Newly-announced Fianna Fail General Election candidate Mary Hanafin has come out fighting against Sinn Fein saying her party will never go into government with them... READ MORE›
IRISH WATER REVERTS TO PERFORMANCE-RELATED AWARDS, STAFF TO RECEIVE BACKDATED PAY-RISES
A senior figure at Irish Water parent company Ervia has refused to apologise to staff for abandoning their performance-based pay structure... READ MORE›
IRA DIESEL SMUGGLERS POISON THE LAND BY TORCHING TOXIC SLUDGE
IRA fuel smugglers have been burning toxic chemical waste along the Border poisoning the environment and puttinlocal people's health at risk... READ MORE›
'WE WON'T SIT AT THE BACK OF THE BUS'
Mr Adams left the White House yesterday after he was delayed for 90 minutes for an additional security check on his arrival... READ MORE›
SF'S MCDONALD ACCUSED OF OFFERING 'FAIRYTALE' POLICIES
Taxpayer will have to pay more to fund irish water... READ MORE›
Mr Kenny challenged Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams to answer questions on the IRA actions and where these sex abusers were now based... READ MORE›
FIANNA FAIL TD DESCRIBES SINN FEIN AS A 'CULT' AND BELIEVES THE PARTY'S POLICIES WOULD 'DESTROY' THE ECONOMY
It emerged today that several of the party's front bench spokespeople believe a Fianna Fail Sinn Fein coalition is on the cards... READ MORE›