Ard Fheis

Latest News

1 March, 2008

Gerry Adams Presidential Address Ard Fheis 2008

Fáilte mór romhaibh uilig chuig an Ard Fheis Sinn Féin. Read full article


1 March, 2008

Senator Pearse Doherty introduction to Gerry Adams Presidential Address

Tá gearr ghá le thart ar tarrthail ar an iarthar Read full article


1 March, 2008

Gráinne Mhic Géidigh 221

Is mise Gráinne Mhic Géidigh agus ba mahith liom tacú le rún 221 Read full article


1 March, 2008

Mitchell McLaughlin: Building A Prosperous And Equal Economy - Motion 205

Sinn Féin has long held the view that to build a sustainable and prosperous economy it needs to be in an all Ireland context. Read full article


1 March, 2008

Arthur Morgan TD, Cambell / Donnelly Cumann, Louth

Over the last number of years we have seen workers' rights come under sustained attack in this state, the likes of which we have not seen since the early part of the last century. Read full article


1 March, 2008

Gerry Kelly, Ard Chomhairle speaking in favour of Motion 182.

Bhí díospoireacht oll mhór againn anuraidh mar is eol daoibh. Phléigh muid cúrsaí póilíneachta fud fad na tire. Phléigh muid iad le rialtas na breataine, phéigh muid iad leis na haontachtóirí agus chríochnaigh muid suas anseo leis an Ard Fheis speiséalta. Read full article


1 March, 2008

Alex Maskey speaking in support of Motion 182

Just over a year ago we gathered for a Special Ard Fheis to map out the next steps we would take in our journey towards the creation of an accountable policing service in the North. Read full article


1 March, 2008

Kathleen Funchion, Carlow speaking to motion 179

Comrades, one of the biggest issues facing Irish parents today is the lack of affordable childcare, in fact, here in the 26 Counties we pay twice the European average for childcare with costs running close to one's monthly mortgage repayments. Read full article


1 March, 2008

Aengus O'Snodaigh TD - Speaking on a Right to Housing.

Adequate shelter is one of the basic human needs. Good housing is one of the most important elements of a healthy society, and is crucial to the welfare of our people and our communities. Read full article


1 March, 2008

Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD Justice spokesperson opening Justice section

Justice, Policing and Community Safety are priorities for Sinn Féin because they are priorities for the communities we represent. Read full article


1 March, 2008

Councillor Louise Minihan

Is Mise comhairleor Louise Minihan, Baile Fhormaid, Baile Átha Cliath. Read full article


1 March, 2008

Caroline Lynch Education Motion 153

Motion This Ard Fheis calls for the introduction of an all Ireland school leaving examination to replace current A level and leaving cert examinations. Read full article


1 March, 2008

Maurice Quinlivan

Maurice Quinlivan Limerick City speaking is support of Motion: 161 and against this Government's continued attempts to privatize our health service. Read full article


1 March, 2008

Rose Conway-Walsh

Speaking to Motion 169 and emergency Motion on Suicide Prevention. Read full article


1 March, 2008

Ard Fheis 2008 - Sláinte - Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD

On behalf of the Ard Chomairle I urge your support for motion 161 which reaffirms Sinn Fein's determination to achieve excellence and equality in healthcare. Read full article


1 March, 2008

Cllr Imelda Munster, Bobby Sands Cumann, Drogheda speaking in support of motion 161.

Everybody in this country agrees the Health Service in Ireland is in crisis. By definition the term crisis is a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger but our health service seems to be in a constant state of crisis. Read full article


1 March, 2008

Comhairleoir Críona Ní Dhálaigh, Cumann Emmet/Clarke, BAC ag caint in bhfábhar ruin 151

The National Education Psychological Service was set up in September 1999. The Government committed to staffing it with 200 psychologists, which it claimed would be enough to cover the whole country. Read full article


1 March, 2008

David Cullinane Motion 151

Cllr David Cullinane will speak in favour of motion 151 calling for increased resources for the Educational Physiological Service Agency in the 26 Counties. Read full article


1 March, 2008

Councillor John Brady - Delaney/Rahilly Cumann, Bray

As an Irish Republican I believe that we should cherish all our children equally, as is stated in the proclamation for independence. Read full article


1 March, 2008

Paul Hogan Motion 159

As we all know, drugs misuse is one of the most serious challenges facing society today, a challenge that is escalating day by day. By drugs we mean substances that have a consciousness - altering capability. Read full article


1 March, 2008

Seán Crowe speaking to motion 165 & 169

My local Hospital in Tallaght is being downgraded and stripped of essential staff that are not being replaced when their contracts end. Read full article


1 March, 2008

Martin Ferris TD speaking to motion 136

While much lip service is still paid to the centrality of rural life in this country, in reality there are many factors actively undermining rural communities and the quality of life of those who live in them. Read full article


1 March, 2008

Diane Nolan Galway City speaking to motion 136

Agriculture and rural have traditionally been seen one and the same however agriculture in Ireland has been in continuous decline and there are those who now argue that information technology is now the backbone of our society rather than farming. Read full article


1 March, 2008

John Dwyer - H Block Martyrs Cumann, New Ross

Speaking to motion 169 Read full article


1 March, 2008

High-rise & high density debate for Dublin-Doolan

Sinn Féin's Dublin Spokesperson on the Environment & Local Government, Councillor Daithí Doolan, speaking during the Social & Community Affairs debate at the Sinn Fein Ard Fheis, claimed, "the time was right for a full debate on high rise in Dublin." Read full article


1 March, 2008

Senator Pearse Doherty - Education.

Seanadoir Pearse Doherty ag caint ar son ruin 154 maidir leis na Gaelscoileanna agus an Tumoideachas. Read full article


1 March, 2008

Cllr. Paul Hayes, Martin Doherty Sinn Fein Cumann Clonakilty, West Cork.

There are several aspects to this motion and I would like to expand on a few of the points, as we move down through them. Read full article


1 March, 2008

Martina Anderson Motion 142

Martina Anderson is the MLA for Foyle and party spokesperson on Equality and Human Rights, She is leading the 'Stand Up for Derry' campaign and speaking in favour of motion 142. Read full article


1 March, 2008

Martin Kenny Motion 136

Prosperous rural communities Read full article


1 March, 2008

CAITRIONA RUANE, MLA, MINISTER FOR EDUCATION

When the parties in the north came to making the decisions about what departments they would take on, for Sinn Féin, there was only one choice when it came to our first choice. Read full article


1 March, 2008

Carál Ní Chuilín MLA Motion 161

Carál Ní Chuilín MLA represents North Belfast. She is the party's Assembly Health Spokesperson and Chief Whip. Read full article


1 March, 2008

Cllr Dessie Ward Motion 150

This Ard Fheis applauds the Six County Minister for Education for upholding the decision to abolish the 'Transfer at 11' test (11+) in the North of Ireland. It welcomes the Minister's decision to end 'Selection' and promote 'Election'. Read full article


1 March, 2008

Mickey Brady MLA Motions 150 and 154

Mickey Brady MLA for Newry Armagh, member of Rankin Rowntree Murtagh Cumann, Newry. Speaking in support of motions 150 and 154. Read full article


1 March, 2008

Fra McCann Motion 121

Fra McCann is a West Belfast MLA and party spokesperson on Housing. Read full article


1 March, 2008

Cllr Marie Therese Gallagher Motion 144

Marie Therese Gallagher was co-opted onto Donegal County Council following the election of Senator Pearse Doherty. Read full article


1 March, 2008

Gráinne Mhic Géidigh

Dia daoibh a chairde, mise Gráinne Mhic Géidigh, Cumann Phádraig Mhicheáil Airt, Gaoth Dobhair i dTir Chonaill ag iarraidh bhur dtacaíocht do rún uimhir 161 Read full article


1 March, 2008

Michelle Gildernew MP MLA Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development

Michelle Gildernew is the MP for Fermanagh South Tyrone. She is opening the Rural Regeneration Section Read full article


1 March, 2008

Conor Murphy MP, MLA, Minister for Regional Development

Conor Murphy is the Newry MP. He is opening the Regional Development section and moving motion 143. Read full article


1 March, 2008

Mary Lou McDonald Ard Fhéis 2008 Speech - Social and Community Affairs

I want to begin by acknowledging the contribution of immigrants to Ireland, of new communities in Ireland. Your contribution, social, cultural and economic is significant and appreciated. Read full article


29 February, 2008

Pat Doherty Sinn Féin Vice President on motion 37

Pat Doherty is party Vice President he is proposing motion 37 on behalf of the Ard Comhairle. Read full article


29 February, 2008

Martina Anderson MLA Motion 35

Martina Anderson is the MLA for Foyle and party spokesperson on Equality and Human Rights, She is speaking in favour of motion 35 on the Bill of Rights. Read full article


29 February, 2008

Alex Maskey MLA Motion 42

Alex Maskey is the party spokesperson on Policing and Justice and a member of the Policing Board. Read full article


29 February, 2008

Martin Ferris North Kerry TD Irish Unity and the Peace Process

If Irish unity is going to be brought about then it is up to republicans to lead the way. That is not to say that it is a campaign that will be exclusive to republicans. Read full article


29 February, 2008

Martin McGuinness- Keynote Speech Ard Fheis 2008

'Since we gathered here last year for our Ard Fheis we have all lived through momentous political developments. Read full article


29 February, 2008

Sinn Fein lays down the challenge on Climate Change-Doolan

Sinn Féin's Dublin Spokesperson on the Environment, Cllr. Daithí Doolan, speaking during the debate on the Environment at this weekend's party Ard Fheis claimed that, "climate change represents the single greatest global threat to our world." Read full article


29 February, 2008

Bairbre de Brún MEP - Gaza

The people of Gaza are being subjected to mass punishment by Israel. The actions of Israel over the past few months in Gaza have been reprehensible. Read full article


29 February, 2008

Gaza-Caithfidh institiúidí na hEorpa gníomhú- de Brún MEP

Ag caint faoi na móltaí 25-31 dúirt Bairbre de Brún FPE Read full article


29 February, 2008

Mary Lou McDonald MEP - Vote No to the Lisbon Treaty

Republicans know that cooperation and solidarity across Europe and internationally are essential to meet the challenges of today and the future. Read full article


29 February, 2008

Matt Carthy, member of Monaghan County Council proposing motion 15 on behalf of Comhairle Ceantair Mhuineacháin

This Ard Fheis shares the concerns of communities in County Monaghan at the decision of Environment Minister John Gormley to intervene in the development plan of that county without first consulting with the communities affected or their elected representatives. Read full article


29 February, 2008

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD - Opening Address - Óráid Tosaigh

Ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur romhaibh uile chuig Ard Fheis Shinn Féin 2008. Tá súil agam go mbainfidh sibh taitneamh as an deireadh seachtaine agus go mbeidh an Ard Fheis seo mar spreagadh úr dúinn chun dul ar aghaidh leis an obair sa bhliain atá romhainn. Read full article