"Ireland’s place is in the European Union, but the European Union does need to change. The EU is far from perfect but the only way to address that and change it is from within. Our policy towards the European Union remains one of critical engagement." (2020 General Election Manifesto)

- based on party statements

"Sinn Féin will fight for the Irish government to defend our veto on taxation matters in the Council" (Sinn Féin EU Manifesto 2019)

- based on party statements

"Sinn Féin spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Matt Carthy TD, has called on the Irish government and EU candidates to clearly state that they will not support the reappointment of Ursula von der Leyen as European Commission President" (Sinn Féin, Feb 19 2024)

- based on party statements

"While we will not withdraw Irish defence forces from pre-committed operations and exercises, we will approach future proposals in the context of the principles underpinned by Irish neutrality" (Irish Times interview with Matt Carthy TD, 13/5/2023)

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"Sinn Féin wants to ensure the EU works for peace, security and the protection of human rights. Sinn Féin MEPs will work to halt the militarisation agenda within the EU and the creation of an EU army" (European Election - sinnfein.ie)

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"Sinn Féin supports the utilisation of all diplomatic, economic and financial sanctions against Russia in response to these breaches of international law" (Matt Carthy TD, 24/2/2024)

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"It is imperative that the Triple Lock be maintained in terms of our participation in Peace Keeping operations" (Matt Carthy TD, Sinn Féin submission to the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy)

- based on party statements

"We need an arms embargo against Israel, and an end to the EU-Israel trade agreement" (Senator Paul Gavan, 22/4/2024)

- based on party statements

"Competency for foreign policy at a European Union level lies with the European Council at which each member state has a veto" (Matt Carthy TD, 19/2/2024)

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"The vast majority of measures contained in the EU’s Asylum and Migration Pact are not in Ireland’s interests" (Pa Daly TD, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Justice 27/3/2024).

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"We want a system that recognises each Member State is different and faces different pressures at any given time. For example, the capacity constraints in terms of accommodation, health services and school places are particularly grave here in Ireland.” (Pa Daly, TD 23/3/2024)

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“The failure of EU countries to prevent refugees from drowning and to provide safe and legal pathways to asylum is a disgrace." (Seán Crowe TD, 24/10/2019)

- based on party statements

“It is a failure of government to plan adequate quality temporary accommodation for people who seek international protection” (Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin housing spokesperson, Irish Times Inside Politics, 8/5/2024)

- based on party statements

“We cannot return to borders of the past. One of the greatest symbols of our peace is the invisible border which has enhanced the social cohesion and economic integration of our island.” (Sinn Féin, EU Manifesto 2019).

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"Farmers concerns not addressed by Nature Restoration Law" (Chris MacManus MEP and Claire Kerrane TD, 27/2/2024)

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“A Sinn Féin-led government will work with industry to unleash the full potential of wind…As it stands, Ireland will not hit the 9GW onshore wind target by 2030 at the current rate of progress” (Mary Lou McDonald TD, 30/1/2024 speech to Wind Energy Ireland).

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"Sinn Fein supports keeping Nitrates Derogation if water quality can be maintained and improved" (Claire Kerrane, TD, Irish Independent, 11/9/2023)

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"Sinn Féin is committed to … fair prices and a fair CAP for family farmers, while also ensuring that there is fair play in terms of the demands on them as they meet increasingly stringent obligations in protecting the environment and biodiversity" (Matt Carthy TD, 9/10/2021)

- based on party statements