I have spoken with the Taoiseach. He has refused my request to recall the Dail. He is wrong. The government is increasingly chaotic, confused, with no direction. They must be held to account.
Thank you. All of you who voted for Sinn Féin. Your vote counted. We are your party. We will now do everything we can to secure a government for the people. We will never leave you behind. We will never let you down.
We are supposed to be in this together - right??Politicians do NOT need a pay rise of, €8,847 now. I have returned mine. Families and workers are struggling in this time of emergency.
Govt travel policy: Best not to go, but you can go, but we will punish you for going, but only if you are in receipt of the Covid unemployment payment, the rest of you shouldn't go but you can go. Not simple but very straightforward
#ShamblesGovt
Ireland must join South Africa in
proceedings against Israel before International Court of Justice concerning violations by Israel under Convention on Prevention & Punishment of Crime of Genocide in relation to Palestinians in Gaza
Act now
@LeoVaradkar
@MichealMartinTD
#Palestine
Today we had a second
#coronavirus
death. The virus is here and spreading. This is a public health emergency. It is important to stay at home and keep all contact to a minimum. So no parties, no gigs, no pubs, no clubs.Stay home. Stay apart from people. Stay in touch with people.
Jack Charlton was Ireland's most beloved English man. Sorry to hear of his passing. He kept 'em all under pressure and kept us all cheering the boys in green on. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sincere condolences to Queen Elizabeth and family on the death of her husband Prince Phillip. Sympathies to those of a British identity on our island, for whom his death will be felt as a great loss. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis.
Israel continues to flout international law, evict Palestinian families, annex Palestinian land, brutalise and bombard Palestinian communities. The world can no longer stand idly by. The international community, the UN and Ireland must act.
#PalestinianLivesMatter
#Palestine
Taoiseach's casual, flippant announcement of a further nine weeks of lockdown has caused anger and distress. People's lives have been turned upside down. Govt internal rivalry, leaks and dithering adds stress upon stress.
#COVID19
#COVID
#level5
Yesterday I got a positive diagnosis for Covid-19 having been tested on Sat 28th March The Public Health Doctor says I"m no longer infected/ infectious - a great relief after weeks of sickness
My sympathy to every bereaved family. I am heartbroken for you.
#COVID19
#coronavirus
To the Royal Family and all who mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth, especially Irish Unionists, I extend sincere sympathy. She lived a long, full life. In her lifetime relationships between our countries were changed and changing. I salute her contribution to this transformation
The partition of Ireland was a catastrophe for our people and our country. The partition of Ireland costs us to this day, holds us back, divides us. Uachtarán na hÉireann has made clear his decision not to attend a commemorative event. His decision is the correct one.
Taoiseach confirms 134,000 passengers through Dublin Airport so far in July - no effective quarantine, testing or monitoring in place.
#COVID19
#ShamblesGovt
With more confirmed coronavirus cases reported I repeat my call for an urgent meeting of party leaders to consider containment plans. This public health emergency demands strong political leadership. So far no response from
@LeoVaradkar
.
Many thanks for all the messages of kindness and support - too many to answer individually. It's all about solidarity - that's what will get us all through, together
#COVID19
If I were Taoiseach, if
@sinnfeinireland
were in Govt, the records from Mother and Baby homes would NOT be sealed. No Govt worthy of the name could stand over the disrespect and cruelty shown to survivors.
#UnsealTheArchive
The protest in Dublin is reckless and is a slap in the face to the people of this city and beyond who have made huge sacrifices over the last year. Shocking and disgraceful scenes.
#graftonstreet
Woke up this morning with a head cold. Talking to my GP later. For now lying low, staying home. Over to
@PearseDoherty
to lead the charge at todays Dail sitting. Stay safe everyone.
The leaking of a confidential GP contract by Leo Varadkar is the worst of stroke politics. He should have been sacked. The criminal investigation now underway underlines the seriousness of this case. Leo Varadkar's position was untenable last November and is untenable today. #
The great famine ravaged Ireland. Brexiteer Tory threats to 'starve' Ireland reflect contempt for us, our freedom & our lives. They should know that we will not be bullied. That their day is over & ours is coming. That the sun has set on the British Empire. Good riddance
Many congratulations to
@moneillsf
and
@MaryLouMcDonald
on a truly historic result for Sinn Féin. I wish Michelle & her colleagues - & all Northern Ireland’s elected representatives - the very best for what comes next & hope to see the NI government functioning again soon.
Today we lodge of motion of no confidence in government. This government has lost its parliamentary majority, failed to tackle the cost of living and housing crises. This government is out of touch and out of time. We need a government that puts workers and families first.
Just got scam call from a woman (Irish accent) purporting to be from
@AIBIreland
- the pitch 'we haven't been in touch for a while just wanted to go over your details' Told her to get lost. Tried phoning
@AIBIreland
to report it would be easier to get through to the Pentagon
On 1 March 1981, Bobby Sands began his hunger strike in the H-Blocks.
“I am standing on the threshold of another trembling world. May God have mercy on my soul.”
Still under the weather so I'm staying home and taking all necessary precautions. Won't be at Dail sitting tomorrow but it's in the capable hands of team Sinn Féin
Pubs, clubs & restaurants must be closed immediately-across the whole island - before St Patrick's day. Workers & employers will need support and govt intervention. This is a health & safety issue in the face of a national public health emergency
#COVID19
#Coronavirusireland
Michael Collins is a giant of Irish revolutionary struggle. He deserves commemoration & respect from all. Having broadcast live a FF/FG event I assume that
@rte
will also broadcast a SF event as we mark and remember other Republican revolutionary leaders this year?
Tonight from Dublin, we say to the people of Gaza, we will never stop speaking up for you, never stop marching for you, never stop demonstrating for you. We will not forget you. Not at Christmas. Not ever. Ceasefire Now!
#ceasefire
#CeasefireNOW
#Palestine
President Biden's support for the Good Friday Agreement and the protection of Irish interests remains consistent and unequivocal. Go raibh maith agat
@POTUS
Government should follow the lead of Uachtarán na hÉireann, the President of Ireland Micheal D Higgins. No member of the Irish Govt should participate in the commemoration of partition - a catastrophic event for Ireland. The decision to attend is wrong. Very wrong.
True courage , brilliance and humility
@Kelly64kg
has all the qualities of a true Olympic champion. She represents everything great about being Irish, an Inner City Dub and a class young Woman. Bravo Legend
#kellieharrington
#Olympics
🇮🇪
A century of partition has cost us dearly. That past was defined by those who divide. The future is for those of us who unite. The opportunity and rewards of Irish unity belong to all of us who call our beautiful island home
#IrishUnity
#Saoirse
Dail should be back this week. Govt delay is wrong. Politics needs to get ahead of the big challenges of school returns, healthcare capacity, protecting jobs and workers. Chaotic govt must end.
Ten precious lives lost. The heartbreak and trauma in
#Creeslough
is unspeakable. We stand with victims, survivors, families and community. None of this makes sense. Our human vulnerability exposed. In the end all we have is love.
Just spoke with Taoiseach re lockdown of
#Kildare
#Laois
&
#Offaly
.These communities are paying the price for lack of testing & inspection at meat plants and DP centres. This must be urgently addressed.The community must be protected.
#COVID19
Fianna Fail and Fine Gael were wrong to attend the partition commemoration event today. Partition was catastrophic for Ireland. Our country and our people suffer its consequences to this day.
Personal news: I had surgery on Friday and am now recovering well. I expect to be back in action in a number of weeks. A million thanks to all the incredible staf at
@RotundaHospital
for your excellent care and kindness. Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir. Onwards and upwards
Tonight the FF/FG/Green Govt voted Against
@sinnfeinireland
motions to cut rents, ban rent increases and to end the tax breaks that enable private investment funds snap up family homes, drive up housing prices and leave home buyers out in the cold.
#HousingCrisis
On the road to Stormont.
This is a historic day.
We will have for the very first time a Sinn Féin First Minister. This really shows how things are changing. Michelle O’Neill will be a First Minister for all
Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sinéad O’Connor. An iconic musical talent + a voice of spell-binding beauty gone all too soon. Captivating. passionate, fearlessly outspoken. She was a once-off. My heartfelt condolences to her family + friends this evening. Codladh Sámh.
Now we discover that - along with the Taoiseach and the minister for education - Leo Varadkar, Eamon Ryan and Simon Harris also knew about the Leaving Cert results shambles last week. They all kept this mess to themselves . So much for transparency. Where's the accountability?
Celebrating my birthday today - flowers, cake and May Day cocktails. Thanks for all the good wishes - much appreciated friends Go raibh maith agaibh
#Bealtaine
One year ago I said the worst possible outcome would be FF/FG back in government together. We knew it would be bad, we just didn’t realise it would be this bad. The desire and need for change is even stronger today.
The next Taoiseach should be chosen by the people, not by the Fine Gael parliamentary party.
There needs to be a General Election
It's time for change!
#GeneralElectionNow
Ireland has lost one of its greatest and most beloved musical icons.
Shane MacGowan was a poet, dreamer and social justice champion. He was a republican and a proud Irish man.
Nobody told the Irish story like Shane. He sang to us of dreams and captured stories of emigration...
Only an island wide approach can keep people safe. Failure to grasp that simple fact is a monumental failure of leadership at this critical time
#COVID
#Covid_19
Complete abdication of responsibility by
@J_Donaldson_MP
He will sit in London without a thought for workers, families and everyone struggling to get by. So much for respecting the outcome of the election.
Boris Johnson's interactions with Ireland have been wholly negative - Brexit, attacks on the Good Friday Agreement, threats to break international law, austerity and placating the DUP - all in a self serving attempt to cling to power. He has come unstuck. He will not be missed.
Deliveroo dirver Caio Benicio was on his motorbike this afternoon when he saw a man with a knife attacking a young girl in Parnell Square.
The 43-year-old Brazilian dismounted his bike, took off his helmet, and hit the attacker with it.
Read more here:
Those that mocked Michaela's death bring vile sectarian cruelty to a new low. They are beneath contempt.
@john_mcareavey
and the Harte family have the support and love of all Ireland.
You don't build a United Ireland by denigrating the memory of those who fought for Irish freedom and independence, and lionising those who brutally suppressed that desire and who upheld British rule
@LeoVaradkar
I am fully recovered, back at work and more determined than ever to lead the change that I know you so desperately want to see.
#sinnf
éin
#timeforchange
#readytolead
A national hero has been laid to rest. Private Seán Rooney was a credit to his country, we are proud of him, grateful for his courage and service. The nation wraps its arms around his heartbroken family. His beautiful life cut too short. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
The state failed women, girls, mothers and children. Successive Governments regulated and funded institutions that robbed women, girls, mothers and children of their most fundamental human rights. For decades.
#motherandbabyhomes
The British Govt has tonight agreed to legislate for Acht Gaeilge. This is the only way to break the cycle of DUP obstruction of rights. Sinn Féin will nominate
@moneillsf
as Deputy First Minister. We have important work ahead.
Moving to higher level of restrictions without adequate supports for workers, families, services and businesses would be catastrophic. Govt failure to invest in health services has left us dangerously vulnerable. I will speak with Taoiseach later today
#COVID19
Our community has been traumatised twice: by the barbaric knife attack on young children and their teacher, and then by marauding racist mobs who ran riot on our streets. Our community does not feel safe - Has not felt safe for some time now. This must change.
#DublinRiots