Sinn Fein

Ireland for the People of Ireland

History of Sinn Fein

• The oldest political party in Ireland• Founded in 1905 by Arthur Griffith in support of the unification of the

Irish Republic• Was a powerful political force during the early 20th Century• Helped found the Irish Parliament in 1919 while Sinn Fein controlled 73

of 105 Irish seats in the British Parliament.• Supported the IRA during the Irish War for Independence• Those who supported post-war treaty split from those who were anti-

treaty• Sinn Fein lost support to the anti-treaty Fianna Fail until 1970• In 1960s Sinn Fein turned into a leftist group that supported provisions

of housing and social security• Supported IRA policy throughout the 1970's and 1980's• Is currently a left wing party with representation in both the British

House of Commons and the Northern Ireland Assembly

Platform of Sinn Fein

• End British rule in Ireland• Gain self-determination for the Irish People•  Need to uphold justice freedom democracy, and equality•  Vision for Free Ireland

o Feels that the ability to move Ireland forward is integral to success

• Lower cost of childcarein Ireland• Develop arts and cultures in Ireland•  Right the sinking economy with decency and fair play•  Intervene in Education at earliest possible stage to prevent

formation of separatist groups• Social, Economic, Gender, and Cultural Equality• Anti-EU• Universal Free Public Healthcare