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Sinn Fein actively pursuing route into government, insists leader McDonald


Published on Saturday, November 30th 2024 at 16:00 GMT by Brian Stokes   Print publication without navigation

  • Outgoing coalition partners Fianna Fail and Fine Gael, however, claim they are well placed to return to power following Ireland's General Election.

The article from Shropshire Star discusses Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald's assertion that her party is actively working towards entering government in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. McDonald emphasized the need for a change in leadership in Dublin, criticizing the current government's handling of housing and health issues. She highlighted Sinn Féin's commitment to addressing these crises, stating that the party is ready to govern and is engaging with other parties to form potential coalitions. McDonald also mentioned the importance of restoring the Stormont Assembly, which has been non-functional due to the DUP's boycott over post-Brexit trade arrangements. She expressed optimism about the future, suggesting that Sinn Féin's policies could lead to significant improvements in public services and governance.

Read the Full Shropshire Star Article at:
[ https://www.shropshirestar.com/uk-news/2024/11/30/sinn-fein-actively-pursuing-route-into-government-insists-leader-mcdonald/ ]

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