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Notes on Meetings With Opposition Politicians 3: Deputy Martin …

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:47:17 +0000

On Tuesday February 9th a deputation from the Kerry Public Service Workers Alliance met with Deputy Martin Ferris (SF) and Toireasa Ferris, SF representative on Kerry Co Co. The depuation, including members of the TUI, SIPTU, …... Continue reading »

Cllr. Cionnaith Ó Súilleabháin: CLON SINN FÉIN AGM

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:57:13 +0000

Rúnaí Paul Hayes gave a detailed account of the cumann activities which included: hosting a visit by Martin Ferris, T.D. in January; members attended the Árd Fheis in Dublin and spoke on various party policy issues; the Cumann initiated …... Continue reading »

Sinn Fein: Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:48:22 +0000

Source: February 5, 2010 – Sinn Fein's Official webpage. Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has welcomed today's Agreement announced at Hillsborough Castle. He said: “The Agreement announced today is a very significant step …... Continue reading »

Opposition parties criticise Bord Snip recommendations | Student Smart

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:28:57 +0000

His view was echoed by Sinn Fein TD Aengus O'Snodaigh, who said the Government and the author of the report, Colm McCarthy, are out of touch with reality. Update: Finance Minister Brian Lenihan has appealed to the public to avoid …... Continue reading »

SAOIRSE32 :: Liam Clarke: Adams is hastening death of Sinn Fein …

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:44:57 +0000

This is innovative thinking for the daughter of a former IRA gun-runner, Sinn Fein TD Martin Ferris. Ferris received a lot of letters of support in An Phoblacht. “One more lame election for this party could be fatal, and I for one will …... Continue reading »

Matt Carthy: Louise Minihan Leaves Sinn Féin

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:04:09 +0000

(Louise with SF members including Aengus O'Snodaigh just 5 weeks ago). The people I feel angry for are the local Sinn Féin members in Ballyfermot and the wider Dublin South Central constituency. Their task of holding onto the Dáil seat …... Continue reading »

Opposition parties criticise Bord Snip recommendations | Student Smart

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:45:02 +0000

fenian32: Ferris urges debate over Sinn Féin's 'identity crisis'

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:13:48 +0000

Ms Ferris, who garnered 64671 in June's Munster European election, is the daughter of Sinn Féin TD and former leading Provisional IRA member, Martin Ferris. Her demand for Sinn Féin to begin a major re-examination of its role south of …... Continue reading »

Report proposes fisheries policy reform and reversal of cutbacks …

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 17 May 2009 11:01:45 +0000

The report, compiled by Sinn Féin spokesperson Martin Ferris, TD, has been endorsed by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and will now be sent to the cabinet with a call that it be fully debated in the …... Continue reading »

An Irish Town Planner's Blog: Carlton cinema plan 'positive' for …

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:45:30 +0000

Sinn Féin TD Arthur Morgan told the hearing he believed the political and historical value of the Moore Street buildings was “almost incalculable”. He added: “I wouldn't trust that site to the hands of developers. …... Continue reading »

Morgan slams Fine Gael privatisation proposals : Sinn Féin

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 23:35:11 +0000

Sinn Féin Finance spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD described proposals from Fine Gael to sell off Bord Gáis, ESB International and Aer Rianta International as reckless behaviour. He said Fine Gael have shown that they are no different from …... Continue reading »

Plea for aid for pig staff

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:46:55 +0000

KERRY TD Martin Ferris has called for compensation for workers affected by the pig meat scare.... Continue reading »

The Kingdom: Plea for aid for pig staff

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 12:44:18 +0000

KERRY TD Martin Ferris has called for compensation for workers affected by the pig meat scare. The Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture urged the government to ensure that workers who were temporarily laid off as part of the scare over …... Continue reading »

'Deal is already done' on Lisbon rerun – Peoples Republic Of Cork …

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:01:16 +0000

Sinn Fein's Aengus O Snodaigh claimed the Government was intent on getting people to “keep voting until you get the correct answer”, while Roger Cole of the Peace and Neutrality Alliance (PANA) claimed a constitutional challenge was …... Continue reading »

MacLochlainn to stand for Europe – Derry Today

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 20:18:11 +0000

MacLochlainn to stand for Europe – Sinn Féin's Lisbon Treaty Campaign Director Colr Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has been selected as the party's North West candidate for next year's European Elections.... Continue reading »

Sinn Féin: Cuts in farming and fishing unacceptable

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:51:58 +0000

Speaking in the Dáil today Sinn Féin Agriculture spokesperson Martin Ferris TD criticised cuts in research and development for the farming and fishing sectors. He said Teagasc, which has provided invaluable practical support for farmers …... Continue reading »

ferris supports extension of farm waste management scheme

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:48:39 +0000

the sinn féin spokesperson on agriculture, martin ferris td, has supported a private members motion calling for an extension to june 2009 of the farm waste management scheme. the scheme, set up to assist farmers in meeting the …... Continue reading »

Sinn Fein threaten to collapse Stormont in row over policing

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:50:42 +0000

Speaking in County Cavan (not in Northern Ireland), Caoimhghin O Caolain TD (not from Northern Ireland) told a meeting that: “There is now widespread and growing concern among republicans at the failure to transfer policing and justice …... Continue reading »

Patience has its limits

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:02:43 +0000

Which makes it all the more worrying that its leader in the Irish parliament Caoimhghin O Caolain has felt the need to warn supporters that his party’s patience should not be tested. “If we are forced to conclude that change will not be …... Continue reading »

“there is a danger that Sinn Fein are trying to create a crisis..”

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:42:44 +0000

Commenting on the statement from Caoimhghin O’Caolain, Ulster Unionist Party leader Mr Empey called for clarification from the Sinn Fein leadership. “If Martin McGuinness does not distance himself from this statement then a full-blown …... Continue reading »

“There is now widespread and growing concern among republicans..”

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:41:45 +0000

Interestingly, the Sinn Féin representative now threatening to collapse the Northern Ireland Executive take the ball away over the issue of policing and justice powers is TD, Caoimhghin O Caolain. According to the BBC report …... Continue reading »

Dublin juge les propos de Sarközy insultants

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:51:36 +0000

… nous avons entendu toute une série de dirigeants européens essayer de nous intimider et de nous forcer à faire ce qu'ils veulent”, s'est insurgé le porte-parole de Sinn Féin pour les questions internationales, Aengus O Snodaigh. …... Continue reading »

Dublin and Louth fans urged ‘Don’t Score an Own Goal!’

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:52:00 +0000

Ógra Shinn Féin activists where joined by Dublin’s Aengus O’Snodaigh TD and Mary Lou McDonald MEP and Louth’s Arthur Morgan TD and Cllr Tomas Sharkey outside Croke Park today, to urge GAA fans, ‘Don’t score an own goal, vote No! …... Continue reading »

IFA latest flock of sheep to follow Cowen!

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:02:22 +0000

Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture Martin Ferris echoed these sentiments. “Assurances from Brian Cowan on the use of Ireland’s veto on international trade agreements not in Ireland’s interests are simply not worth the paper they are …... Continue reading »

Vote NO To Lisbon

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:25:31 +0000

Aengus O’Snodaigh TD Sinn Fein. Cllr Ruairi McGinley Fine Gael. Cllr Joan Collins Ind Socialist. All welcome. Independent Socialist Councillor Joan Collins has condemned the Lisbon treaty as a confidence trick by the European business …... Continue reading »