It took decades for it to be put together. You have to go back to Father Alec Reid, Father Des Wilson, myself, John Hume and the endeavour to put together an alternative to armed struggle.
Sinn Féin's housing spokesman Eoin Ó Broin stated that reducing minimum apartment sizes will lead to renters paying higher rents for smaller and darker apartments, which echoes past experiences that such policies do not yield increased supply or lower rents. He highlighted that previous similar policies resulted in increased construction costs and land values, while also forecasting a rise in judicial reviews that will delay the delivery of homes.
Mary Lou McDonald called the Government's redevelopment plans for the GPO a "betrayal of history", emphasizing that she does not want a shopping centre on sacred revolutionary ground.
Eoghan Harris reflects on the personal and professional toll of his uncompromising political beliefs, revealing how they cost him friends and led to intense health struggles.
Mairead Farrell will take over as chairperson of the Finance Committee, a critical role previously held by Fianna Fáil TD John McGuinness, emphasizing her influence in scrutinizing public expenditure.