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Sinn Féin still chasing a breakthrough moment

Posted By: June 05, 2016

“ In fact …  ther leaders are leaning towards the kind of ‘internal settlement’ for Northern Ireland that was opposed in the Good Friday Agreement.The British and Irish governments, for example, have effectively been disengaged for nearly a decade.” By Steven McCaffery. The Detail.  May 1, 2016 SINN Féin’s enemies are always offering ideas on how to boost the party’s fortunes.The […]

Sinn Féin uses new language to describe its vision for Irish unity

Posted By: June 05, 2016

Steven McCaffery. The Detail (Belfast)  June 4,  2016 SINN FÉIN has asked republicans to consider “transitional arrangements” on Irish reunification including the continued existence of the devolved administration in Belfast.In a speech on Saturday at the Corrymeela peace and reconciliation centre in Co Antrim Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy said supporters of Irish unity should be “open, imaginative and accommodating”.He called […]

Coalescence the key to coalition survival

Posted By: June 04, 2016

Patrick Murphy. Irish News (Belfast).  Saturday, June 4, 2016 The two main parties at Stormont appear to have moved from coalition to coalescence. The difference is that whereas coalition reflects a short-term political alliance, coalescence suggests a more permanent merging into one unified body.So where, you ask, is the evidence for such an outrageous suggestion – and, even if it were true, what difference would […]

Exiting Europe bad for Irish businesses says McGuinness

Posted By: June 04, 2016

 THE IRISH NEWS – Saturday 04 June 2016 John Manley.Irish News (Belfast). Saturday, June 4, 2016n PLEASE STAY: Martin McGuinness says Britain’s withdrawal from the EU would be a setback for human rights and workers’ benefits Picture: Hugh RussellSinn Féin has nailed its colours firmly to the pro-EU mast by urging its supporters to vote ‘remain’ on June 23.Launching the party’s ‘Putting […]

Cross-border movement ‘at risk’ if UK leaves EU

Posted By: June 04, 2016

John Manley. Irish News (Belfast). Saturday, June 4, 2016  The British home office has told Newry business leaders that movement of people between Ireland and Britain can not be guaranteed in a Brexit Picture: Pacemaker A UK exit from the European Union would put cross-border travel and free movement between Ireland and Britain “at risk”, according to the home office.The British government department […]

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