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Mary Lou McDonald said the online threat represented an escalation of abuse directed at her (file photo)

Death threat 'very shocking, disturbing', says McDonald

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has described a threat on her life as "very shocking and very disturbing".

Mary Lou McDonald said a government without Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael would be the ideal

McDonald does not rule out any coalition options

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has not ruled out forming a government with any other party after the next general election.

Politics • 06 Nov 22

Mary Lou McDonald said she will speak to members of the US Administration and senior political leaders on Capitol Hill

SF leader in US for meetings in Washington and New York

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has arrived in the US for a series of meetings in Washington DC and New York.

Politics • 01 Dec 21

Irish language law must be implemented - NI Secretary

Northern Secretary Brandon Lewis has said all commitments made in an agreement brokered by the Irish and British governments last year, including Irish language legislation, …

Politics • 15 Jun 21

Mary Lou McDonald said an entire generation is locked out of owning their own home

McDonald calls for rent cuts, ban on increases

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has accused the Government of persisting with the same developer-led policies that caused the housing crisis in the first …

Politics • 21 Apr 21

What would a United Ireland look like if it came to pass?

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Mary Lou McDonald said the Tánaiste's position was untenable

McDonald asks to meet Martin, says Varadkar must resign

The Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald is seeking an urgent meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin regarding her call for Tánaiste Leo Varadkar to be …

Politics • 15 Mar 21

Brian Stanley will speak with his colleagues on the Public Accounts Committee tomorrow

Ceann Comhairle calls on Stanley to address tweet

The Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil, Seán Ó Fearghaíl, has said he believes that Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley needs to give a "credible political …

Politics • 02 Dec 20

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald questioned the Taoiseach

McDonald says Govt claim over Woulfe questions 'bogus'

Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald branded the Government's claim that questions could not be put to the Minister of Justice over the appointment of …

Politics • 18 Nov 20

Mary Lou said the leak was an example of claustrophobic and obnoxious politics

No-confidence motion not point scoring - McDonald

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said the party is not looking to score points by tabling a no-confidence motion in Tánaiste Leo Varadkar.

Politics • 08 Nov 20

Micheál Martin said he has seen the garda document in question

Garda file on Barry Cowen 'not quite as portrayed'

The Taoiseach has said he has seen a garda file relating to the 2016 driving offence of Minister for Agriculture Barry Cowen and that it …

Politics • 14 Jul 20

Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald said the price of a Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael government was 'too high'

Sinn Féin vows to be 'most effective Opposition ever'

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said her party will deliver the most effective Opposition ever seen in the State.

Politics • 27 Jun 20

Mary Lou McDonald said it is not her job or role in life 'to be justifying anything' except her job in Irish life (Image: RollingNews.ie)

McDonald 'not justifying every action' taken by IRA

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said that while the armed campaign by the IRA was "justified to take on the British state" in …

Politics • 29 May 20

McDonald calls for closure of non-essential business

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has called for a shutdown of non-essential businesses.

Ireland • 23 Mar 20

Michael Lowry said around 15 Independent TDs could 'come into play' before a government is formed

Mary Lou McDonald could be taoiseach next week - Lowry

Independent TD Michael Lowry has predicted that Mary Lou McDonald will be elected taoiseach next Thursday when the 33rd Dáil meets for the first time.

Politics • 14 Feb 20

Mary Lou McDonald, seen here in 2004, has led the party's largest Dáil representation in modern history (Pic RollingNews.ie)

Profile: Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald

Mary Lou McDonald has been at the helm of Sinn Féin since 2018 after she succeeded Gerry Adams, who led the party for 34 years.

Election 2020 • 11 Feb 20

The LE Eithne pictured on operation off the coast of Libya in 2015

Irish naval vessels will not patrol Mediterranean Sea

Irish naval vessels will not be able to patrol the Mediterranean Sea to assist with the rescue of migrants, the Taoiseach has told the Dáil.

Politics • 09 Jul 19

Sinn Féin leader claimed the Government's housing policy had

Mary Lou McDonald and Taoiseach clash on housing policy

There have been sharp exchanges in the Dáil between the Taoiseach and the Sinn Féin leader over housing policy.

Politics • 22 May 19

A fresh round of talks started last week with what was described as a 'constructive' meeting of the parties

May speaks with NI leaders as Stormont talks continue

Political leaders in Northern Ireland have spoken with British Prime Minister Theresa May as efforts continue to secure the return of devolved government at Stormont.

Politics • 13 May 19

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that a new mortuary will be built at the hospital

Call for independent investigation into UHW mortuary

The Sinn Féin leader has called for an independent investigation of the mortuary and post-mortem services at University Hospital Waterford.

Politics • 01 May 19

DUP leader Arlene Foster and Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald at the funeral of murdered journalist Lyra McKee

McDonald wants governments to 'map out answers'

The DUP and Sinn Féin leaders have been speaking about calls for ending the political vacuum in Northern Ireland.

Ireland • 25 Apr 19

Colum Eastwood wrote to the Taoiseach and the British Prime Minister following Lyra McKee's murder

Eastwood calls for Stormont talks after McKee murder

Talks to restore Stormont powersharing should begin immediately following Lyra McKee's murder, SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has said.

Ireland • 22 Apr 19

Bradley lacks appreciation of Irish politics - McDonald

Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley does not have a "deep appreciation" of Irish politics, the leader of Sinn Féin has claimed.

Politics • 08 Apr 19

Mary Lou McDonald apologised for any offensive caused - but said she would not apologise for being

McDonald apologises for offence caused by parade banner

The leader of Sinn Féin, Mary Lou McDonald, has apologised for marching behind an "England Get Out of Ireland" banner on St Patrick's Day.

Politics • 01 Apr 19

Mary Lou McDonald said the report was a damning condemnation of the Government's record on housing.

UN housing report a 'wake-up call' for Govt - Sinn Féin

A UN report on housing has been called a "wake-up call" for the Government by the leader of Sinn Féin.

Politics • 27 Mar 19