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The Dáil Éireann unanimously passes a motion introduced by the oppositional Sinn Féin condemning the Israeli settlements as representing a "de facto" annexation of Palestinian land, making Ireland the first European Union member to make such a condemnation. Yesterday, Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney called for the government to adopt the motion. However, an amendment calling for the Israeli ambassador to be expelled and for sanctions to be placed on Israel was rejected by a vote of 87–43.
2021-05-26

Gerry Adams, the long-term leader of Sinn Féin, announces that he will step down as party leader next year.
2017-11-18

Northern Irish voters go to the polls to elect their new MLA representatives after a snap election was called following the resignation of Deputy First minister Martin McGuinness of Sinn Féin over the mishandling by Democratic Unionist Party over the recent Renewable Heat Incentive scandal.
2017-03-2

Prime Minister Enda Kenny, who rejected suggestions he should resign, says he will "fully and inclusively" engage with other parties, groups and Independents, including Fianna Fáil, as he forms the country's government. Sinn Féin says it is not interested in forming a coalition government with Kenny's Fine Gael party.
2016-03-1

Northern Ireland's First Minister Peter Robinson accuses Sinn Féin of attempting to blackmail the Police Service of Northern Ireland over the arrest of Gerry Adams.
2014-05-4

A mural of Sinn Fein Leader Gerry Adams is painted on a wall on the Falls Road, Belfast, as police are granted a further 48 hours to question him about the murder of Jean McConville.
2014-05-3

Sinn Féin claims that party president Gerry Adams is a victim of "political policing" are dismissed by the Taoiseach (Prime Minister of Ireland) Enda Kenny, British prime minister David Cameron and Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson.
2014-05-2

Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams remains in custody in connection with the IRA murder of Jean McConville.
2014-05-1

Sinn Féin nominate John O'Dowd to replace Martin McGuinness on a temporary basis as deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland.
2011-09-19

Former Northern Irish First Minister Peter Robinson, leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, tells "The Sunday Times" that the conduct of his wife, politician Iris Robinson, with her young lover has led him to shake hands with deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness (Sinn Féin) for the first time.
2010-01-17