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News: Sinn Féin Surge in Irish Election

By Sharon Ní Chonchúir, Contributor
March / April 2020

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The Irish people went to the polls on February 8 to elect a new government. Almost a month later, that government has yet to be formed. Why is this and what does it mean? In order to form a government in Ireland, a party or coalition of parties must have at least 80 seats. In the recent election, Fianna Fáil narrowly emerged as the largest party with 38 seats. Sinn Féin were … [Read more...] about News: Sinn Féin Surge in Irish Election

Record Overcrowding in Irish Hospitals

By Adam Farley, Deputy Editor
August / September 2017

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Sinn Féin Deputy Leader and Dublin Central TD Mary Lou McDonald (below) published a comprehensive and substantive  document on Dublin’s Mater Hospital, which in June was the third most overcrowded hospital in Ireland, behind University Hospital Limerick and University Hospital Galway, according to figures released by the Irish Nurses and Midwives … [Read more...] about Record Overcrowding in Irish Hospitals

Bus Éireann Dispute Sparks Suspicion

By Olivia O’Mahony, Editorial Assistant
June / July 2017

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The daily routines of many Irish commuters were thrown into disarray when employees of Bus Éireann, an intercity and regional bus service that connects areas in Dublin, Limerick, Waterford, and Galway, went on strike for 21 days in April. Protesting poor company conditions and unfair pay, the workers lifted the pickets following a Labor Court reform proposal to improve work … [Read more...] about Bus Éireann Dispute Sparks Suspicion