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Matt Carthy TD

4 years

Go raibh míle maith agaibh! Thanks to the 16,310 voters who placed their faith in me - I’ll not let you down. It’s time to have a government committed to delivering a better, fairer, United Ireland! #GE2020

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Matt Carthy TD

@mattcarthy

5 years

My intervention on behalf of over 2million EU voters who are denied their voice in European Parliament. 3 Catalan MEPs have been refused access to EP - this undermines the democratic process & cannot be tolerated by those who value human rights in the EU. #Catalonia #Strasbourg

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🇵🇸 Ireland’s opposition parties are united in demanding that the Irish government join South Africa’s referral of Israel to the ICJ under the Genocide Convention. Proud to represent Sinn Féin at @ipsc48 press conference on this issue. 🇮🇪

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@mattcarthy

5 years

So, I was wondering why the battery on my laptop was running down every time I left it at home. Turns out the kids have been using my election leaflets to get through the facial recognition lock... I’m not sure whether to be proud by the wit or concerned by the sneakiness?

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@mattcarthy

7 years

Good luck to #Catalonia on the peaceful route you have chosen. All of Europe must support this democratic course.

Ex-President Puigdemont calls for peaceful Catalan protests

Madrid fires senior Catalan police officials and puts Deputy PM in charge of region.

www.politico.eu

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@mattcarthy

7 years

Spain has imprisoned people for organising a vote! In 2017! Surely no EU leader can claim again that this is an 'internal' issue #Catalonia

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@mattcarthy

5 years

He was previously prevented from entering European Parliament for dubious reasons - but today we had a small victory as we welcome @KRLS exiled Catalan president Carles Puigdemont to parliament as our guest ✊

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@mattcarthy

5 months

Israel attacks Bethlehem on Christmas Day. Seriously. Israel attacks Bethlehem on Christmas Day! Jesus Christ.

Israel hits Bethlehem in Christmas raids on occupied West Bank

Dozens have been arrested as Israeli forces stormed Jenin and areas around Nablus.

www.aljazeera.com

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@mattcarthy

7 years

My message to European leaders. While they stay silent on #Catalonia they lose the right to lecture others on Peace and Democracy.

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@mattcarthy

4 years

One Minister feels unwell = entire cabinet self-isolating & Dáil adjourned for a week. Workers at meat plant test positive for #Covid19 = business as usual & tests cancelled. Welcome to the contradictions of FF/FG in government.

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@mattcarthy

2 years

Petrol is almost €2 a litre. Home heating oil has gone up from an average of €550 to €700 in a matter of days. People are crying out for help. Just how bad will this crisis have to get before this government takes action?

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@mattcarthy

7 years

The Spanish government have crossed another big line. Other EU governments must now pick a side - Rajoy or democracy? #Catalonia

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@mattcarthy

5 years

This evening in EP Strasbourg @EP_President made a call for respect for freedom & human dignity. I thought it appropriate to ask when he would speak for these principles regarding #Catalonia His refusal to respond was disappointing but not surprising #HumanRightsDay #Hypocrisy

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@mattcarthy

7 years

We cannot ignore the actions of the Spanish state. Solidarity to the people of #Catalonia !

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@mattcarthy

3 years

This is beyond disgusting

Israel destroys Irish aid to Palestinian village community

Tents, solar panels and herd shelters smashed as Ireland and EU urged to evolve policy

www.irishtimes.com

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@mattcarthy

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One of the largest demonstrations of International solidarity that Ireland has ever seen #Palestine 🇵🇸 I was proud to deliver the message from Sinn Féin & the Irish people #CeasefireNow

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@mattcarthy

6 months

One of my proudest moments in politics when I had the honour of introducing the Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland to the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis today. 🇮🇪 In our thousands, in our millions, we are all Palestians 🇵🇸

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@mattcarthy

5 years

If these scenes were being broadcast from South America or Middle-East the rhetoric from EU leaders would be immense. The fact that is happening within EU borders makes their silence absolutely untenable. It is time to be counted, it’s time to stand against this tyranny!

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@mattcarthy

7 years

Proud to join Catalan community in Brussels as they welcome Carles Puigdemont and tell him he remains their president! #Catalonia

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@mattcarthy

7 years

Let this sink in. An EU state is using armed police to forcibly prevent citizens from voting! Silence isnt an acceptable response #Catalonia

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@mattcarthy

5 years

It’s almost two years since the Catalan people voted for independence. The reaction of the Spanish government has been violent & oppressive while the EU has remained silent. I was proud to stand today with @KRLS & Catalonia in defense of #democracy #HumanRights & #RuleOfLaw

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@mattcarthy

5 years

This is not an ‘internal’ matter for the Spanish state. This is a fundamental betrayal of human rights and democracy. World leaders cannot remain silent. All need to speak out against this injustice! #Catalonia

Catalan News

@catalannews

5 years

#BREAKING 9 Catalan pro-independence leaders convicted to prison over 2017 referendum case charged with sedition and misuse of public funds with prison sentences ranging from 9 to 13 years

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@mattcarthy

7 years

Tajani has no authority to make this statement. EP has not endorsed any position on #Catalonia & cannot dismiss vote of another parliament.

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@mattcarthy

4 years

Delighted to meet a new up-and-coming MEP in Brussels today! Fáilte @KRLS Benvingut! #Catalunya #Catalonia #ElectedRepresentative

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@mattcarthy

7 years

This week I was honoured to join Catalan community in Belgium to welcome 200 Mayors from Catalonia & the Presdient of the Catalan people, Carles Puigdemont in Brussels. I stand on the side of peace, democracy & human rights. I stand with Catalonia.

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Matt Carthy TD

@mattcarthy

7 months

🇵🇸🇮🇪 It is pointless to say that Israel must abide by international law when it is blatantly breaking that law every minute of every day. The EU must change course. Ireland must lead the way. My call to the Irish government ahead of this weeks European Council meeting:

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@mattcarthy

6 years

Catalan Political Prisoners must be released & the EU must support this demand. My message after meeting Catalan reps who face up to 25 years in jail because they allowed citizens to vote.

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@mattcarthy

6 years

As Irish Republicans prepare to remember those who declared Irish independence in Easter 1916 we send solidarity to our friends in #Catalonia who face massive repression from the Spanish state. The EU needs to wake up.

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@mattcarthy

7 months

This is a refugee camp. Israel has bombed a refugee camp in Gaza! This is not self-defence, this is a war crime! Hundreds of innocents killed and injured. Silence and complicity no-more. Israel must be held accountable. #CeasefireNow !

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@mattcarthy

6 years

While EU leaders are at UN preaching democracy we're outside their headquarters reminding them that in Europe elected representatives are imprisoned for allowing people to vote! The hypocrisy must end. Release political prisoners & allow Catalan people to decide their own future!

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@mattcarthy

5 years

MEPs have rejected a request to allow a debate on situation in #Catalonia . This wasn’t a resolution taking sides, just a proposal for a political discussion. In rejecting it, the EP has undermined its authority to comment on human rights issues elsewhere in the world. #Shame

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@mattcarthy

7 years

98yrs ago Ireland declared independence but no country recognised. War, division & partition followed. Travesty that FG ignore our own past.

Richard Chambers

@newschambers

7 years

Irish Government statement on Catalonia. “We do not accept or recognise the Catalan Unilateral Declaration of Independence”. #Catalu ña

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@mattcarthy

4 years

The Spanish Supreme Court must #FreeMEPJunqueras and allow him to fulfil the mandate of his voters!

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@mattcarthy

6 years

Really proud to meet @KRLS on the day Spanish government drop arrest warrant against him. Continued solidarity to the people of #Catalonia & their elected representatives!

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@mattcarthy

6 years

When a state denies elected representatives access to prisoners it should be cause for concern. When that state is in the EU and the reps concerned are members of European Parliament it should be cause for outrage from other EU leaders. The silence on #Catalonia must end!

Jordi Solé 🇪🇺

@jordisolef

6 years

A group of MEPs has been refused entry to Estremera prison in Spain where 2 Catalan political prisoners are held. We’ve been trying to get authorisation for over a month. Visiting prisoners here is a hard task for MEPs while elsewhere in the EU it’s much easier @Europarl_EN

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@mattcarthy

3 years

It turns out that they’re both right...

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@mattcarthy

3 years

Urging the Irish government to stand up at EU level for democracy, human rights & self-determination in Catalonia.

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@mattcarthy

6 years

Just visited @ForcadellCarme in Centre Mas d’Enric prison. She was president of Catalan Parliament and is imprisoned awaiting show trial that could lead to 25year sentence for the audacious crime of respecting the mandate of her MPs. EU cannot accept this injustice!

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@mattcarthy

2 years

Crazy! AIB, a bank that was bailed out by Irish taxpayers to the tune of €3.5BILLION, have announced that they are removing cash services from 70 branches (including Carrickmacross & Castleblayney in Co Monaghan). 1/2

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@mattcarthy

6 years

Ready to enter Lledoners prison outside Barcelona to meet Catalan Political Prisoners.

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@mattcarthy

6 years

So, arrived in Barcelona for my first visit to Catalonia. Unfortunately it’s short and will be spent meeting political prisoners whose crimes amount to allowing citizens to vote. Amazing that more attention is not focused on Spanish authorities responsible for this injustice.

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@mattcarthy

4 years

Will Irish banks never cop on??? Taking charges out of customers accounts in the middle of an emergency is Out Of Order!!! @AIBIreland

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@mattcarthy

4 months

Don’t ever let anyone convince us that change isn’t possible - it’s happening in front of our eyes. Today we take a giant step on the road to a better, fairer, united Ireland. Maith thú @moneillsf

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@mattcarthy

5 months

Finally made it to paradise 🟢⚪️✊

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@mattcarthy

4 months

"The first genocide where victims are broadcasting their own destruction in real time in the desperate, so far vain hope that the world might do something." So proud of Ireland’s Blinne Ní Ghralaigh who presented the South African ICJ case against Israel.

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@mattcarthy

3 years

The civil servant heading the department responsible for the Mandatory Hotel fiasco is Robert Watt. He’s in line for a €81,000 pay rise from government.

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@mattcarthy

6 years

Bobby Sands died on this day in 1981. He remains an inspiration to millions across the world. Long live the memory of the Irish Hunger Strikers! #BobbySands

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@mattcarthy

4 years

A young @PearseDoherty looking for a pair of jeans on the telly. That was before he had his own stylist to go shopping for him...

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@mattcarthy

1 year

The scenes from Al-Asqa mosque in Jerusalem are grotesque in the extreme. The brutality of Israeli apartheid has been exposed to the world once again. This time the world must take notice and demand an end to the oppression of the Palestinian people.

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@mattcarthy

3 years

Anyone know where one can purchase an Italian flag?

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@mattcarthy

2 months

If this doesn’t force the world to act against the barbaric, hateful, cowardly Israeli regime - what the hell will????

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@mattcarthy

1 year

Shameful stuff! Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael & Green TDs ABSTAIN on Sinn Féin motion demanding end to Coillte’s Joint Venture with British investment fund. For all their bluff and bluster government will allow the land-grab to proceed - with clear intention that others will follow.

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@mattcarthy

6 years

This isn’t like any other campaign. This is about defending the right to vote! I’m proud to stand with MEPs from across EU in support of democracy, peace & human rights. Free Catalan Political Prisoners Now!

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@mattcarthy

7 years

Getting emails from Spanish MEPs slamming the prospect of an Independence referendum in #Catalonia There's nothing to fear from democracy!

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@mattcarthy

7 years

Jailing of Catalan leaders is a stain on European democracy #Catalonia

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@mattcarthy

2 years

On this day 1974 British agents detonated bombs in Monaghan & Dublin, killing 34 innocents. Survivors and families of victims have campaigned for truth and justice ever since. Today I was proud to join them at a commemorative ceremony at Talbot Street, Dublin. The truth will out!

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@mattcarthy

6 years

The decision of Spanish authorities to issue a European arrest warrant for Carles Puigdemont was scandalous but the move by Germany to pursue it is crazy. The credibility of the EU is now at stake- the self determination of a people can never be declared an illegal act @JunckerEU

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@mattcarthy

10 months

Horrendous, heart-wrenching news coming from Clones this evening. A moment of joy and celebration for these young people has turned into a lifetime of devastation for those who loved them. God help the families affected. The prayers of everyone in County Monaghan is with them.

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@mattcarthy

4 years

It’s mind boggling that there wasn’t a single reference to Food Processing Plants in the government #COVID statements. Lots of families, communities & businesses now facing additional challenges when the one clearly known cause of outbreaks carry on without any new restrictions.

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@mattcarthy

5 years

Bobby Sands died on this day in 1981. His legacy lives on and he continues to inspire millions across the world.

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@mattcarthy

7 months

We need ceasefires, an end to occupation, a lasting peace and a free Palestine. 🇵🇸 My speech calling for international action and for Ireland to lead the way.

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7 months

If the outrage at the killing of an innocent Israeli child is not matched by equal outrage at the killing of an innocent Palestinian child - then international law becomes meaningless. 🇵🇸 It’s time for the world to tell Israel to stop!

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@mattcarthy

7 years

Scandalous actions by Spanish government in advance of Catalan referendum The EU should defend the right to vote!

Spain to prosecute 712 Catalan mayors over referendum

Catalan officials who help organize the vote risk being charged with disobedience, prevarication, and misuse of public funds.

www.politico.eu

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@mattcarthy

7 months

I’m proud that Ireland did the right thing by voting for UN resolution calling for #CeasefireNOW - it is the clear position of the majority of humanity. There is only one route to peace. The slaughter in Gaza must end. The siege must end. The occupation must end!

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5 years

The European Parliment is often described as the only democratic EU institution. What will it say about it’s democratic status if it is courts - rather than the peoole - who decide who can run for election? #Catalonia #Puigdemont

Catalonia's former president Carles Puigdemont blocked from running in EU elections

Puigdemont slammed the move in a tweet as a “legal scandal and a coup to democracy”.

www.thejournal.ie

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Matt Carthy TD

@mattcarthy

2 years

After all the bluster from FF & FG backbenchers; tonight they voted: - against SF proposal to reduce fill of heating oil by €118 - against reductions in diesel, petrol & agri-fuel - in favour of turf ban - to increase home heating oil on Sunday. Election can’t come soon enough!

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@mattcarthy

6 months

Micheál Martin has just announced a fundamental shift in Irish Foreign Policy stating he will abolish the Triple-lock which underpins our neutrality. Removing UN mandate for engagement in military missions will undermine the neutrality that Irish people overwhelmingly value.

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@mattcarthy

4 years

If you want to oppose government policy get politically active. If you don’t like a politician vote against them. The best arguments always win in the end. Throwing liquids at elected reps serves nobody & actually undermines opposition to government failures. #MyTuppence

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@mattcarthy

6 months

This is gutting. Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael & the Green Party (and Independents) vote AGAINST referral of Israel to the International Criminal Court. Shameful! Regardless of this vote, the Irish people stand with Palestine & International Law!

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@mattcarthy

4 years

Expecting a big surge in Monaghan tourism thanks to our new found coastline. Be safe folks, the water can be very Tyroney.

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@mattcarthy

2 years

It is beyond maddening that, in the midst of a cost-of-living emergency, government have today increased the cost of home heating oil & other fuels through a carbon tax hike. This is not climate action - it’s just making peoples lives harder. The definition of out-of-touch.

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@mattcarthy

7 years

Proud to stand with MEPs from across EU outside European Parliament in support of democracy #Catalonia

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@mattcarthy

7 months

As former MEP I am shocked by actions of @vonderleyen Her refusal to demand adherence to international law and her endorsement of Israel’s crimes run contrary, in my view, to position of vast majority of Europeans. Irish government must challenge this unacceptable behaviour.

Ursula von der Leyen

@vonderleyen

7 months

We are friends of Israel. When friends are under attack, we stand by them. Israel has the right and duty to respond to Hamas’ act of war. We call for the immediate release of all hostages taken by Hamas. @Isaac_Herzog @EP_President

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4 years

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Found this picture of a 1998 @sinnfeinireland boy band earlier when looking through the @IrishTimes archive. Any plans for a reunion @EOBroin @mattcarthy ?

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@mattcarthy

5 years

New session of the European Parliament starts today. Our team may be weaker but the Irish republican message will be as strong as ever. #FightingForIreland #Strasbourg

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6 months

My opening address to debate on Sinn Féin motion calling on Ireland to refer Israel to the International Criminal Court. Citing Doctors from Gaza and the new horrendous acyronym to emerge in recent times: WCNSF - Wounded Child, No Surviving Family.

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@mattcarthy

4 years

So Fine Gael have gone full Trump - spending money on social media ads riddled with lies. Says a lot about a party in government for a decade when all they can offer is attacks on the opposition. #Desperation

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@mattcarthy

6 years

Standing in the freezing cold in solidarity with Catalan political prisoners - they should be released immediately! #Catalonia

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@mattcarthy

7 years

Considering Irish history it is depressing & embarrassing that a Taoiseach would side with an empire rather than freedom seeking people

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@gavreilly

7 years

Taoiseach: Ireland will not recognise result of #CatalanReferendum , respects courts and constitution of Spain, but criticises violence

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@mattcarthy

2 years

25 years ago today Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin was elected as the first Sinn Féin TD to take their seat in Leinster House marking a crucial milestone in the growth of our party. He has some legacy!

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@mattcarthy

6 years

The ongoing actions of the Spanish authorities re Catalonia are counterproductive and damaging. The ongoing silence of other EU governments is scandalous. We can not stand by while elected representatives of peaceful citizens remain imprisoned. Release them now! @marianorajoy

Aleix Sarri i Camargo

@aleixsarri

6 years

Dear friends from @EUparliament , yesterday @raulromeva (former Green MEP 2004-14) was imprisoned by the Spanish justice. Probably he will spend there the next 20 years. Don't be silent. Fight for his rights. If we don't stop Spain's authoritarian derive, anyone could be next.

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Ursula von der Leyen’s intervention on Israel’s onslught in Gaza went beyond her remit, undermined Europe’s ability to advocate for international law & contravened EU rules on subsidiarity. The Irish government must make it clear that they will not support her re-appointment.

POLITICOEurope

@POLITICOEurope

3 months

Ursula von der Leyen is set to announce she’s seeking a second term as the president of the European Commission today.

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@mattcarthy

7 years

Just to be clear @rtenews there weren't 'violent clashes' in #Catalonia today. Voters were violently assaulted by armed police!

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@mattcarthy

2 years

Government won’t reduce tax on essentials without EU approval but Taoiseach claims we can be forced to join a military alliance, at huge costs to taxpayers and Ireland’s international reputation, without recourse to the people 🤷‍♂️🤯

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@mattcarthy

7 years

Juncker was PM of Luxembourg, population 583k. He has no right to deny Independence to the nation of #Catalonia (pop. 7.5million).

The Telegraph

@Telegraph

7 years

Jean-Claude Juncker warns "there isn't room in Europe for other fractures"

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@mattcarthy

9 months

Brilliant! Australian Labor Party adopt resolution supporting a referendum on Irish Unity. Just as international support was crucial for the success of the peace process - so too will be assist the success of a #UnitedIreland

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@mattcarthy

4 years

Regardless of your colour, gender or income; if you want a better, fairer & United Ireland then you’re welcome in Sinn Féin. Join here: #IrelandOfEquals

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@mattcarthy

2 years

Eamon Ryan came into the Dáil for statements on Transport. He spoke for 20 minutes but failed to even mention the scandalous scenes at Dublin Airport in recent days! The man is completely out of his depth; rightly challenged by @orourke_darren

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@mattcarthy

1 month

Ireland has 32 counties. Many people haven’t been to them all but each of them together is what makes ours a great nation 🇮🇪 This partitionist, insulting FG nonsense serves nobody.

TheJournal.ie

@thejournal_ie

1 month

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said people of his 'generation' are 'more familiar' with Berlin and Paris than they are with Belfast or Derry in the North. Harris made the comments as he addressed the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly. Read more:

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@mattcarthy

5 years

Don’t ever try to bullshit @PearseDoherty . Seriously, even if you represent a multi-billion euro industry, don’t ever try it.

Sinn Féin

@sinnfeinireland

5 years

Sinn Féin Finance spokesperson @PearseDoherty has called out the insurance industry for magnifying the scale of the issue of fraudulent claims in order to justify their high premiums and increases.

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4 years

Tomorrow I hope to follow in Caoimhghín’s footsteps and be one of 2 new SF TDs for Cavan Monaghan. It’s some legacy for him, for us, for all those who have been the backbone of Sinn Féin in this constituency for so long. #ThankYouCaoimhghin #UnitedIreland

Pearse Doherty

@PearseDoherty

4 years

In the 1997 general election Sinn Féin secured 2.5% of the vote and elected our only TD Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin this picture shows me and Matt Carthy celebrating this victory in Monaghan Town. It’s been an extraordinary journey since. Upwards and onwards.

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@mattcarthy

6 months

If ever the phrase ‘We will never see his likes again” was appropriate, it’s today. Codladh sámh Shane McGowan.

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@mattcarthy

7 years

MEPs have just voted AGAINST even holding a discussion on #Catalonia during this week's plenary. The shameful silence of the EU continues.

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@mattcarthy

3 years

If I was in Fine Gael I wouldn’t be reminding young people about the concept of home ownership. It’s a concept they’ve robbed from almost an entire generation. #BuildHouses

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@mattcarthy

3 years

Guess who’s 50!

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@mattcarthy

6 years

Solidarity with #Catalonia

Massive march in Barcelona against jailing of 9 Catalan leaders for rebelling

“They need to demonstrate that there was violence to execute the sentences that they want, so they invent it,” one protester said.

www.thejournal.ie

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@mattcarthy

7 years

This new #UnitedIreland campaign video, narrated by @johnconnors1990 is class. It's time to build a new, democratic, inclusive and United Ireland! Join in!

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Matt Carthy TD

@mattcarthy

5 years

Please sign this petition calling for the release of Catalan political prisoners who are in jail because they organised a democratic vote!

Laura Prat Bertrams

@LPratBertrams

5 years

I am so proud that I had a chance to meet @mattcarthy , a true and strong defender of our European values and democracy. Thank you so much for your support on the petition at ! 💛 #nopoliticalprisonersinoureu #Catalonia #Strasbourg

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Matt Carthy TD

@mattcarthy

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The Sinn Féin motion calling on Ireland to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel will come before the Dáil on Tuesday & Wednesday. This is our chance to take meaningful action in support of the Palestinian people - all TDs should back this vote.

Ireland to consider joining South Africa’s genocide case against Israel, Taoiseach says

International Court of Justice finds it plausible Israel breached genocide convention

www.irishtimes.com

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Matt Carthy TD

@mattcarthy

3 years

I remember when @PearseDoherty used to knit his own jumpers #SimplerTimes

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