Matt Carthy TD
@mattcarthy
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Sinn Féin spokesperson on Justice, Home Affairs & Migration. TD for Cavan Monaghan. Former MEP. Email [email protected] to contact.
Carrickmacross, Monaghan, Éire
Joined March 2009
In Catherine Connolly we have a president with a huge mandate who understands that there’s a job to be done in reunification of our nation. Sharing my thoughts on inauguration with RTÉ.
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This afternoon the Oireachtas Justice Commitee will engage with Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly & senior gardaí in relation to Garda numbers, community safety and other policing challenges. Watch here https://t.co/UFWwLxswkp
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If you want to know what SF said on Ireland's migration system in last week, here are contributions from myself, Mary Lou McDonald & Joanna Byrne. It’s possible and essential to have an honest & open debate. https://t.co/furtzwIKQm
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International Protection Processing and Enforcement: Statements Dáil Éireann debate - Wednesday, 5 Nov 2025
Can there be a calm, open and honest debate on Ireland's migration policy in the Oireachtas, as the Government says it wants, asks Paul Cunningham https://t.co/8NLzoKLCp5
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Powerful testimony from survivors reinforces need for Sinn Féin bill on protection orders to be enacted – @mattcarthy
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Sinn Féin spokesperson on Justice, Matt Carthy TD, thanked all those who spoke at and attended Thursday’s briefing on the Victims of Sexual Violence Civil Protection Orders Bill 2025. In particular,...
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Simon Harris is the star of the show when it comes to broken promises. In a Budget of €9.4 billion - no money for a cost of living package, not a cent in a break in income tax for ordinary workers but plenty of money for rich executives, developers, and big landlords. People
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We will never see his likes again. A football legend, a community man to his finger tips, an inspiration to younger generations and a great character throughout his life - Nudie (Eugene) Hughes represented the best of County Monaghan. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís.
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People need to feel safe in their homes and in their communities. There has been a growing crisis in Garda recruitment and retention, in fact there are fewer Gardaí now than when Fine Gael came into government. Sinn Féin has set out our plan to address this crucially important
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The partition of our country is a historic injustice. We need a government that is committed to undoing this injustice & ensuring our nation reaches its full potential. Instead, Micheál Martin has made it his objective to hinder this aspiration - he will fail.
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The big win of the day! 🟢🟡 Well done Carrickmacross Emmets, Monaghan GAA Intermediate football champions 2025!!!!! Hard luck to Killanny, they’ll be back. It’ll be all happening in Carrick tonight…
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Miriam O’Callaghan’s claim that Gaeilgeoirí in the North were “weaponising” Irish reveals a deeper RTÉ mindset. It’s the establishment, not Irish speakers, that treats our language as something to fear. Read the full column: [ https://t.co/5CIfWNOky0]
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Polls open until 10pm Today we can elect a strong, independent voice as President. A President who will represent Ireland with pride, courage, and integrity. A President who will work to shape a new, united Republic. Today, vótáil Catherine Connolly 1. #NewProfilePic
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Catherine Connolly for President! It was great to welcome Catherine Connolly to Monaghan in the final stretch of the Presidential Election campaign. Send the government a message - vote for a better, fairer, United Ireland. Votáil Connolly 1 on Friday.
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This news is to be welcomed. Liam's family deserve huge credit for their continued fight for a full and proper investigation into the death of their father.
#BREAKING Gardai are to carry out a cold case review into the death of Leitrim pensioner Liam Farrell The 87 year old was found dead outside his home in Rooskey in January 2020 - his family believe he was the victim of a violent assault @VirginMediaNews
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Very alamed at reports of an alleged sexual assault of child at Citywest IPAS centre in Dublin. Reports that the child was in care of Tusla & that suspect was subject to unenforced deportation order raise very serious questions. I will be seeking clarification and answers asap.
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Happy days! Nuremore Hotel re-opens. https://t.co/4dHv1KGduf via @
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The wonderful redevelopment of the hotel and its grounds has created over 100 new jobs.
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An Garda Síochána will be almost 400 short of recruitment target this year https://t.co/a8NrwDpB9Q
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TD warns that Ireland will be underpoliced during its presidency of the European Council
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Serious concern amongst the legal profession over attacks on Connolly’s work as a barrister – @mattcarthy "Fine Gael are willing to undermine key principles of the legal system in a desperate attempt to further short-term political goals." https://t.co/BSqmdIc1la
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The Chairperson of the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Matt Carthy TD, has said that members of the legal profession are deeply concerned at attacks by Fine Gael related...
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When he was in opposition Michael Healy Rae joined me in challenging government’s failure to reach their target of 8,000hectares of new forestry each year. Now, as the Minister responsible, he wants me to cheer him for reaching just 3,000 hectares 🤷♂️
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