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Mary Lou McDonald says every citizen has right to defend their good name

Mary Lou McDonald has said every citizen has a right to defend and vindicate their good name, as it emerged her husband has threatened to sue the author of a biography on the Sinn Fein leader.

Irish Independent

Government ‘can do better’ on emergency accommodation for Ukrainian refugees

The Government can do better in securing additional emergency accommodation for Ukrainians, the Taoiseach said, as senior ministers meet to discuss the crisis in housing.

Irish Independent

Irish government 'keen' to provide funding for flights between Derry and Dublin

“Reopening the Derry to Dublin air route would create enormous opportunities for the north-west."

Belfast Live

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Story of homeless family living in tent as they earn too much to qualify for State assistance takes centre stage in Dail

Graham King, his wife Patricia and their two children, Priya, nine and Grayson, 10, who are both autistic, pleaded with the Government for help through the Irish Mirror 10 days ago

Irish Mirror

Mary Lou McDonald nominated for embarrassing award alongside Vladimir Putin

Ms McDonald is set to be unveiled as the winner of the CASE (Coalition Against SLAPPs in Europe) SLAPP Politician of the Year award

Irish Mirror

SF leader ‘anxious’ to assist Government to implement eviction ban this week

Sinn Fein has called on the Government to implement the temporary eviction ban this week.

Irish Independent

'Stop telling lies about us' - Eoin O Broin hits back at claims Sinn Féin has policy of legal action

He also accused Taoiseach Micheál Martin of “hypocrisy” for his sustained commentary on Sinn Féin’s legal affairs

Irish Mirror

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Convicted Jonathan Dowdall gave €1k donation to Mary Lou McDonald while he was a Sinn Fein councillor

Speaking in Leinster House on Tuesday morning, Mr Ó Broin was asked if the party would donate the same sum to a charity supporting the victims of gangland violence

Irish Mirror

John Kierans column: 'Politicians of any party should not be suing in a land of so called free speech'

The national broadcaster in turn should not allow itself to be bullied or threatened by any political organisation and should be fighting every libel challenge.

Irish Mirror

Leo Varadkar says 'at least three' Fine Gael members have received legal letters from Sinn Fein

The Tanaiste has questioned who funds the party's legal expenses

Irish Mirror

'Fair play, kid' - Fans blown away as Christy Moore sings with young boy during gig

Viewers were quick to heap praise of Christy and Micéal, including Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald

Irish Mirror

Brendan Hughes: DUP not alone in seeking to control the media narrative

Excluding journalists from party conferences is wrong, but other parties should also consider their actions if they truly believe in freedom of the press

Belfast Live

Sinn Féin having ‘chilling’ effect on Ireland’s democracy, says taoiseach

Micheál Martin claims RTÉ pulled interview with Mary Lou McDonald biographer for fear of being sued

The Guardian - UK

RTE ditching Shane Ross interview on Mary Lou McDonald could have 'chilling effect', warns Taoiseach

The Taoiseach said the circumstances were worrying because of the ' chilling effect'they could have on 'public debate and democracy'

Irish Mirror

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Politics put aside as Dáil pauses to remember Creeslough explosion victims and says 'Nation stands with you'

'A nation stands with you. A nation mourns with you'

Irish Independent

Shane Ross’s new book explores questions at the heart of Mary Lou McDonald’s rise in Sinn Féin

At the start of Shane Ross’s biography of Mary Lou McDonald there is a tragi-comic outline of how doors started to close just as Ross was beginning his research. McDonald herself was a bit surprised anyone would want to write such a book, as it was “a bit premature”. McDonald…

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s closer now than it’s ever been’: could there soon be a united Ireland?

With Catholics now outnumbering Protestants in Northern Ireland, advocates for unification are starting to believe their dream could become a reality. But is it inevitable – and would a referendum reignite old enmities?

Irish Independent

Taoiseach rejects accusations of spin over energy disconnections pledge

The Taoiseach has been accused of “spin” over his commitment that no pre-pay electricity customers will be cut off this winter.

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Irish Independent

‘Fear of Sinn Fein’ obstacle to normalisation of Northern Ireland politics, Tory party conference told

Fear of Sinn Fein is an obstacle to the normalisation of politics in Northern Ireland, a Northern Ireland Office minister has said.

Irish Independent

Concrete levy will put ‘burden and pain’ on to ordinary homeowners – McDonald

The Government’s proposed concrete levy will put the “burden and pain” on homeowners rather on those responsible for construction defects, the Dail has heard.

Irish Independent

Book review: Shane Ross gets us closer to the real Mary Lou McDonald

It was a challenge laid down for Mary Lou McDonald. One she knew she couldn’t afford to shirk.

Dublin Live

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar poses with actor Jimmy Nesbitt at Irish unity conference

Ballymena actor Nesbitt delivered the keynote speech with contributions from Mr Varadkar, Sinn Fein chief Mary Lou McDonald, FF’s Jim O’Callaghan and actor Colm Meaney

Irish Mirror

Micheal Martin says he has 'no regrets' after not attending major conference on a united Ireland

Mr. Martin said he had no interest in being 'brow-beaten' into attending the large conference at the 3Arena

The Independent UK

Jimmy Nesbitt: Debate on NI’s future should be led by people not politicians

The Cold Feet actor was the keynote speaker at a major rally on Irish unification in Dublin

The Independent UK

Days of treading water on planning for Irish unification are over, McDonald says

Creating a new Ireland means building a ‘home’ for everyone on the island, Mrs McDonald added.

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