Fermanagh Sinn Féin

Gerry Adams comments on claimants’ decision to end London case “This decision brings to an emphatic end a case that should never have been brought. “I am glad to have been one of those who helped bring an end to the conflict." sinnfein.ie/news/gerry-ada… @GerryAdamsSF

It is heartbreaking to hear the news that a young woman’s life has been cruelly taken in Fermanagh. My thoughts are with her family, friends, and the local community as they face this unimaginable loss. We must continue to do everything we can to end violence against women and girls in our communities. We must never let up.

My thoughts and prayers are with the young woman’s family, friends and the people of Enniskillen as they come to terms with this shocking and tragic incident.

Delighted to attend the South West College campus in Omagh this afternoon along with my colleague Declan McAleer MLA to hear about the continued growth and success across all three sites in Enniskillen, Dungannon and Omagh. The extensive range of education, training, skills and career pathways on offer, and the strong focus on inclusivity, are a credit to everyone involved. All three campuses provide students with opportunities to develop skills, gain qualifications and build bright futures in their chosen careers. A really inspirational afternoon, finishing off with a look around some of the fantastic facilities on site.

Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy has welcomed the Executive’s approval of legislation that will permanently end petroleum exploration and licensing – including fracking, in the north. @ainemurphy116 #FrackOff #FrackFreeFermanagh #Delivery bit.ly/4aV115U

Health Minister must provide clarity on future of emergency general surgery at SWAH @patcullen9 | @jemma_dolan | @ainemurphy116 sinnfein.ie/news/health-mi…

The extortionate car insurance premiums facing new and young drivers must end. New safety measures for drivers announced by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins must be reflected in reduced premiums. I recently met with the insurance industry alongside Minister Kimmins to make this case directly to them.

When we work together as one island, we are at our strongest. We’ve already seen the real potential of all-Ireland cooperation to deliver positive change in healthcare. Sinn Féin is committed to building a new National Health Service in a united Ireland, a world-class system that is free and accessible to all. Sinn Féin recently hosted a packed event in Belfast with leading medical professionals, our health spokesperson David Cullinane, and Deirdre Hargey MLA, to discuss the future of healthcare in a united Ireland.

“We don’t need Englishmen to rule us. We can do that for ourselves.” 👏🏻 Powerful words from Pat Cullen MP speaking in Westminster during a debate on the rising support for independence parties across Ireland, Scotland and Wales. @patcullen9

A united Ireland must be shared, inclusive, and welcoming - Cullen sinnfein.ie/news/a-united-… @patcullen9

Sinn Féin Finance Minister John O’Dowd has announced an extra £55 million to help deliver fair pay for workers, fix our roads, and adapt homes for people with disabilities. We will keep standing up for workers, families, and fair funding for public services. @JohnODowdSF

Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy has welcomed the Infrastructure Minister’s ‘unequivocal commitment’ to the Enniskillen Bypass. @ainemurphy116 sinnfein.ie/news/murphy-we…

'Delivering Rural Health and Care in a New Ireland' report published 'People want to talk about the future. About what a new Ireland would look like. And healthcare is one of the first places they go – because people understand that cooperation in health just makes sense' - @patcullen9 sinnfein.ie/news/deliverin…

It is disgraceful that British government decisions on the Local Growth Fund will have a disastrous impact on our community groups. Today, all parties on the Executive agreed to write to the British government urging them to step up and do the right thing. These organisations are the backbone of our communities. Their work includes training and helping people into work, supporting vulnerable people and those with additional needs, and regenerating local communities. Keir Starmer’s government has chosen a misguided economic strategy which is having devastating consequences for people and communities here.

Sinn Féin will work with the Justice Minister and others to make the creation of sexually explicit deepfakes illegal in the north. This will hold those generating such images to account before the courts, and help to protect people’s personal images online.

Paid leave for parents who experience a miscarriage is on track to be introduced this April, making the North one of the first places in Europe to provide this support. Today, I met with Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald to discuss this ongoing work, and was pleased to hear that it is continuing to progress well. A miscarriage is one of the most heartbreaking experiences for parents, and we hope this will offer them some support during such a difficult time.

Making politics deliver for workers and families must be the common purpose that unites every political leader here. Today, a draft budget has been brought forward to deliver long-term investment across many key areas. It prioritises supporting vital public services and delivering many transformative projects at the heart of communities. There is more that we would like to deliver. But the reality is our ability to do so is restricted by British government underfunding. People are facing real challenges in their everyday lives. Now more than ever, they deserve political leaders that show mature leadership, that work together, and have their backs every step of the way. That is where my focus is as your First Minister, and that is the leadership I will continue to deliver every day.

We are almost two years since the restoration of the Assembly and Executive. It goes without saying that working as part of a four-party Executive with different and often conflicting political positions is difficult and complex. It has undoubtedly been challenging but when Ministers work together constructively there has been real progress made. The greatest challenge that we face collectively is, of course, the severe underfunding of our public services. When the British Labour Party came to power in 2024, they promised a new dawn after years of Tory cuts and austerity. Yet with a continuing cost-of-living crisis and a recent budget that failed to support workers, families and businesses in a meaningful way, Labour has continued along a similar path to the Tories. Austerity, cuts and stealth tax increases are all measures that hit those with the lowest incomes, rather than taxing the wealthy. That is a wrong. The reality is London has never and will never prioritise the interests of the people of the north of Ireland. Only where we can make our own decisions on this island will we be able to build sustainable public services.. Alongside our determination to deliver in the here and now for the people the Executive is elected to represent, Sinn Féin is actively engaged in the growing debate on constitutional change and building a better Ireland. More people are discussing the exciting possibilities of a post-partition Ireland and what the future would look like for themselves and their families. That is why both the Irish and British governments must engage in those preparations now. Sinn Féin has called for a referendum by 2030, and I will continue to press that case. 2026 promises to be an exciting year. Belfast will host Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, a significant moment for Irish culture and language building on the historic appointment of the North’s first Commissioner for the Irish Language in October. There is an Irish saying: Tús maith leath na hoibre - a good start is half the work. Let us make a strong start to 2026. The future is ours to shape, and by working together, we can make it a brighter one. Athbhliain faoi Mhaise Daoibh.

As 2025 comes to a close, I want to wish you and your families happiness and hope for the months ahead. We also remember all those who have lost loved ones over the past year and keep them in our thoughts as they move into 2026. It has been wonderful to meet and work with so many people across Fermanagh and South Tyrone over the last year. I know many people are under pressure, from the cost of living to access to healthcare and public services, and I’ll continue to make sure your voices are heard while working for the change people here deserve. Thank you to the community groups, volunteers and frontline workers who do so much for others. My office is always here to help, and I’m really looking forward to working with you all in the year ahead. Wishing you a happy, healthy and peaceful New Year.

Some welcome news for farmers and rural communities like ours.