Sinn Féin president Mary Lou Macdonald has said her party aims to take power in Ireland both north and south of the border in 2024.
Irish voters are due to go to the polls in June for the European Parliament and local government elections, but there are speculations that the next Irish general election will be held at the end of the year.
In the last general election in January 2020, Sinn Féin won only 37 seats, but Fianna Fail (38 seats) and Fine Gael (35 seats) will merge with the Green Party to form a coalition government. I was able to do that.
In his New Year’s message, Mr MacDonald said he hoped to win enough Sinn Féin TDs to form a government without Fine Gael and Fianna Fail to “deliver real change” after the next general election. He said he would focus on selecting the
“The election is coming and I hope the people will give us the opportunity to lead,” she said.
“Sinn Féin will make housing a top priority for the new government, not just in words but in actions and results. We will cut rents and deliver the largest social and affordable housing building program in the state’s history. By that.
“That is the level of action that is needed to meet the scale of the challenges that people face.”
She also called for “step change in the north” and urged the DUP to return to the devolved government at Stormont.
Sinn Féin vice-president Michelle O’Neill has been the leader of Stormont’s largest party since the May 2022 parliamentary election, giving her the right to become the next first minister when institutions are recalled.
“It’s time for a decision for the DUP. It’s time to move on and form an executive. It’s a time for positive leadership. It’s time to give birth,” Ms McDonald said.
Mr Macdonald said the party’s top priority was housing, adding that he wanted 2024 to be the year to “turn the tide on the housing crisis”, adding: “I believe that will only happen with a Sinn Féin government.” Ta.
“2024 must be the year that young people in our country have hope for the future, the hope of having access to affordable housing, the hope of building a life in Ireland and the real hope of returning home if they wish. I have hope that I will get the opportunity.”
“2024 must be the year that the Irish Government begins to plan for Irish reunification, starting with the establishment of a National Assembly so that dialogue can develop and preparations can begin.”