Further price of petrol and diesel price hikes must be stopped! - Pearse Doherty TDThe government’s decision to increase the price of petrol and diesel this month was the wrong call, and there are now fears prices could soon rise to €2 per litre! The Minister for Finance must implement Sinn Féin’s call to cancel their plans for further tax hikes on fuel this year. In the middle of a cost of living crisis, this government is clearly out of touch with the financial pressures so ma...
Stardust families deserve a state apology from the Taoiseach - Senator Lynn BoylanThe survivors and families of the Stardust tragedy deserve a state apology from the Taoiseach. This must happen without delay. They have waited over four decades for answers. Justice has been a long time coming and in today’s verdict it has finally arrived. - Lynn Boylan #JFT48 #stardust #dublin #irishnews
Over 9,000 apprentices waiting for off-the-job training - Pearse Doherty TDThe apprenticeship system is in crisis, with over 9,000 apprentices waiting for off-the-job training. These apprentices are crucial to the delivery of affordable homes. In the middle of a housing crisis, government should be doing everything possible to ensure homes can be built! - Pearse Doherty TD #housing #apprentice #Apprenticeship #irishnews
Sinn Féin in Government would clip the wings of Vulture Funds - Pearse Doherty TDSinn Féin in Government would clip the wings of Vulture Funds! Therefore, it is little wonder that the lead spokesperson for Vulture Funds in Ireland, who is also a former General Secretary of Fianna Fáil, is worried. Vulture Funds want a government that will bow to their interests and not the interests of workers and families. They have that in Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, and that's why they don't wa...
Government has failed to properly fund the national cancer strategy in 5 of the last 7 yearsLosing a loved one to cancer is a traumatic experience for any family. This Government has failed to properly fund the national cancer strategy in 5 of the last 7 years, including every single year that Simon Harris was Minister for Health. It’s time for a government with the ideas & determination to fix the health service. It’s time for change! - David Cullinane TD #irishnews #cancercar...
Taoiseach challenged over broken promises to children with scoliosis and spina bifidaSeven years ago, Simon Harris said that no child with scoliosis would wait long than 4 months for surgery. That promise was broken. Now, he dusts off this promise again. Children are waiting in pain today. They don’t need more empty promises. They need their operations!
Clear timeframe needed for recognising state of Palestine - Pearse Doherty TDWe welcome that the Irish government have said they will recognise the state of Palestine - but they must now set out a clear timeframe. There may be no Palestine left to recognise unless Ireland and the international community acts decisively and immediately. No more delays! Pearse Doherty TD #Gaza #CeasefireNow #palestine #irishnews
Government are only interested in holding onto power - Pearse Doherty TDSimon Harris and this Government are clearly completely out of ideas when it comes to fixing the housing and health crises. All they are interested in is holding onto power and avoiding going to the people for as long as possible. It's time for change! #simonharris #electionnow #irishnews
Cancer services at risk due to deliberate Government underfunding – Pearse DohertyThe HSE said it needed €20million additional funding to improve cancer services. The Government gave them ZERO. And now we find out that vital radiotherapy equipment is lying idle in hospitals across the State due to underfunding and lack of staff. The Government must revise the HSE Budget immediately
Simon Harris doesn't show up to work on his first day as TaoiseachTaoiseach Simon Harris yesterday: "I'll move mountains" Taoiseach Simon Harris today: "Sorry, I can't come into the Dáil today, I have to make 3 phone calls"
Simon Harris is more of the same at a time when we need a change of government - Matt Carthy TDSimon Harris is more of the same at a time when we need a change of government. We need a new government with determination to roll up its sleeves and get the work done to improve the lives of ordinary people. That’s why we need an election - because a better future is possible. - Matt Carthy #rtept #irishnews #electionnow #simonharris
Mary Lou McDonald's full response to the appointment of Simon Harris as TaoiseachThis Government is like the last guest at a party who has worn out their welcome but still won't go. Be very clear: The day is coming when they will have to face the verdict of the people. So when a General Election is called, vote for hope, vote for change and vote this failed government OUT!
It’s time for new people with new ideas - a new government! - Pearse Doherty TDThis was the time to call a general election, but the government didn’t have the guts to call one. We need change like never before. We need a new government that will put workers, families, and community first. It’s time for new people with new ideas. It’s time for change. #irishnews #simonharris #electionnow
Simon Harris is just more of the same - Pearse Doherty TDSimon Harris is more of the same at a time when we need a change of government. He is promising to do in 10 months what Fine Gael has failed to do in 13 years. It’s time for new people with new ideas. It’s time for a General Election! - Pearse Doherty #irishnews #electionnow #simonharris
Today is proof that we need change like never before. We need a new direction and a General ElectionLet's be clear: Today is NOT about what’s good for Ireland or good for our people. This is all about what’s good for Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil. Today is proof positive that we need change like never before, we need a new direction, we need a General Election now!
The people should decide the next Taoiseachhttps://vote.sinnfein.ie The people should decide the next Taoiseach. Instead of this failed government limping on, let’s go to the people. They decide who leads. It's time for change!
Simon Harris is just more of the same - out of touch and out of ideas.Simon Harris is just more of the same - out of touch and out of ideas. That’s why we need a general election and a change of government if we are to have any hope of tackling the housing and homelessness crisis.
Withdrawal of Defence Forces from Golan Heights UN mission disappointing legacy of FF/FG failuresThe withdrawal of Irish Defence Forces personnel from the UNDOF mission to the Golan Heights is deeply regrettable and represents a disappointing legacy of the failures of successive governments. It’s time for a government that will rebuild our Defence Forces, protect Irish neutrality and ensure that Ireland plays a positive and constructive role in the world. It’s time for change. - Mat...
The people should decide the next TaoiseachThe people should decide the next Taoiseach. Instead of this failed government limping on, let’s go to the people. They decide who leads.
Government inaction against fraud and scams is leaving citizens vulnerable - Pearse Doherty TDThe Government’s failure to take action against fraud and scams is leaving citizens vulnerable to fraudsters. €25million was stolen in investment fraud last year - a 90 percent increase from 2022. Fine Gael claim to be the part of law and order, but they have failed to tackle this issue. It's time for a new Government, it's time for a General Election. - Pearse Doherty TD #fraud #scams #i...
On Tuesday Fianna Fáil will vote Simon Harris for Taoiseach. This sums up the failures of this Gov'tFianna Fáil voted NO confidence in Simon Harris in 2019 because of his absolute failure as Health Minister. On Tuesday, Fianna Fáil will vote for Simon Harris for Taoiseach. That says everything about what's wrong with this failed government. Instead of limping along they should call an election now and let the people have their say.
Insurance companies make HUGE profits while refusing to cut insurance costs to ordinary people.Insurance companies make HUGE profits while refusing to cut insurance costs to ordinary people and small businesses. It’s time to end the insurance rip off and time to hold insurance companies to account.
Stephen Donnelly and Simon Harris had 8 years to put in place a health plan for the Mid West.Stephen Donnelly and Simon Harris have had 8 years between them to put in place a health plan for the Mid West. They failed & patients are suffering. While Simon Harris is putting together a team of spin doctors, Sinn Féin has a plan to tackle the health crisis. We need a change of government. We need an election now!
Maurice Quinlivan TD announced as Limerick Mayoral election candidate!Sinn Féin Limerick TD Maurice Quinlivan has announced he will seek the party’s nomination to contest the Limerick Mayoral election. Limerick needs a Mayor for the people. As Mayor, Maurice Quinlivan will deliver change for ordinary workers, families & communities across Limerick! #limerick #mayoralelection #irishnews
Simon Harris is just more of the same - It’s time for a general election! - Matt Carthy TDSimon Harris is just more of the same. He has sat at the Cabinet table for 8 years as the crises in housing and health have deepened. This government is out of touch, out of ideas and out of time. It’s time for a new government. It’s time for a general election! - Matt Carthy TD #electionnow #irishnews #simonharris #GE2024
Simon Harris STILL hasn’t said a word about the housing crisis since he became Fine Gael leader.Simon Harris still hasn’t said a word about the housing crisis since he became Fine Gael leader. His silence is deafening. But this is no surprise given he has been part of every single government decision on housing for the past eight years. Simon Harris is just more of the same - out of touch and out of ideas. That’s why we need a general election and a change of government if we are ...