Mary Lou McDonald, Sinn Féin

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald says she will demand referendum on Irish unity if she wins election
Friday's vote is "an historic opportunity" to elect Ireland's first female prime minister, Ms McDonald says, and should that happen, she plans to put reunification at the heart of government, with a referendum by 2030.
Is Mary Lou McDonald still Sinn Féin's biggest asset?
Among them is deputy leader Doherty, who insisted McDonald remains the party's greatest asset. "Mary Lou is the taoiseach this country needs and she is the person who will sort out health, housing, child care and the cost of living," he said.
Sinn Féin report on government issues hoped to be delivered before Christmas, Mary Lou says
A review of governance procedures in Sinn Fein prompted by child safeguarding concerns should deliver a report before Christmas, party president Mary Lou McDonald has said. The party has been beset by a series of controversies in recent months, regarding allegations of inappropriate behaviour involving party members and elected representatives.
Powersharing shows Sinn Féin can ‘hold it together’ in Republic, McDonald says
Ms McDonald made the remarks as she seeks to lead Sinn Féin to victory in the General Election on Friday, and become Taoiseach.
Not everyone critical of government immigration policy is racist, says Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has taken aim at the Government for suggesting people who believe their communities are not suitable for ­asylum-seeker centres are racist. Speaking to The Indo Daily podcast,
McDonald believes support for Sinn Féin higher than what polls show
The poll leaves it all to play for with just days left of the campaign and a potentially crucial leaders' debate on Tuesday
Micheál Martin again rules out Fianna Fáil coalition with Sinn Féin despite Fine Gael drop in support
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said his party has a “stronger alignment” with Fine Gael as he ruled out a deal with ...
Sinn Fein leader will demand vote on Irish unity if she wins Ireland's general election
In the second of our leader interviews before Ireland's general election, Mary Lou McDonald said she would also be able to ...
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New poll sees Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin in confident mood
Sources from within Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin say their parties are now eyeing extra seats following a slump in support for ...
Sinn Fein’s Mary Lou McDonald in confident polling numbers prediction amid ‘in it to win it’ general election pledge
MARY Lou McDonald has said support for her party is ahead of already favourable poll numbers. And the Sinn Fein leader ...
Sinn Fein struggles deal blow to nationalists' united Ireland dream
Sinn Fein's polling collapse from government-in-waiting to likely also-rans at an Irish election next week looks set to rob ...
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Wicklow Sinn Féin TD ‘conscious of the challenges’ in constituency but says ‘people want change’
The cost of living, house prices and rental costs, as well as public transport, infrastructure, waiting lists for vital ...
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Sinn Féin outlines its 'manifesto for Mayo'
Sinn Féin says its Mayo manifesto "underscores its determination to tackle the issues facing the county". The manifesto, ...
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Drop in support sees Fine Gael trail Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin, poll suggests
Support for Fine Gael has dropped by six points to 19% in less than two weeks, the latest Irish Times/Ipsos B&A opinion poll ...
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Letters: Sinn Féin plan to pile taxes on high earners will drive foreign investors away
Many of these commitments will not be achieved, given the coming transatlantic economic storm from president-elect Donald Trump’s tariff and tax plans.One party here stands out among the three larger ...