Strong Donegal presence at Sinn Féin Ard Fheis

by Sean Hillen

SINN Féin stands ready for Government, that was the message that rang out loud and clear from over 1,000 enthusiastic members gathered for the party’s annual Ard Fheis in Athlone, Westmeath last weekend.

With local as well as European Parliament elections taking place next year, delegates voiced their views on issues such as the cost of living crisis, the plight of the health system and mounting housing problems.

One of the main speakers over the weekend was Donegal TD and Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform

Thanking his fellow party members, Deputy Doherty said, “You are the engine room of our organisation.

“Your work, your energy, your ideas, make Sinn Féin what it is – the only viable vehicle for the ordinary people of Ireland to achieve change in our country, and the only viable vehicle to achieve the unity of our country.

“We are focused on one thing – delivery for workers and family the length and breadth of our island. We are on the countdown to the general election, and we are setting out the type of change that a Sinn Féin government will deliver if the people give us that opportunity.”

Paul Hayes, from Carrigart, Sinn Féin regional secretary, was delighted with the weekend’s success, saying the Ard Fheis brought together around 1,400 people, with over 200 speakers over 300 issues voted on.

Among the many motions passed related to defective concrete blocks and the plight of so many families and home owners in Donegal.

“Sinn Féin are determined to lead the next government so it is important to renew our commitment to 100 percent redress,” said housing spokesperson, Eoin Ó Broin.

“We believe the Enhanced Defective Concrete Block Grant Scheme is a scheme to deny redress to most affected homeowners.”

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