Martin Kenny
Martin Kenny is a prominent Irish politician representing the Sligo-Leitrim constituency as a member of Sinn Féin. He has been actively involved in discussions around youth justice and has expressed concerns about the effectiveness and appropriateness of youth diversion programmes, particularly in serious criminal cases. His advocacy emphasizes the need for proper governance and regulation in the youth justice system to ensure accountability and justice for victims.
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Recent news mentions
Martin Kenny stated that Sinn Féin's position on fox hunting is decided at its ardfheis.
Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, Sinn Féin oppose Bill to ban fox hunting – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-18
Martin Kenny received death threats after speaking out against racism and far-right agitation.
We need to learn the lessons from the US. We cannot accept political violence as inevitable – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-15
Sinn Féin agriculture spokesman Martin Kenny said the current estimated cost of the national children’s hospital had already been committed in attempts to eliminate the disease.
Eradication of TB threat to Irish dairy exports ‘further away than ever’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-27
Martin Kenny made the claim that the current estimated cost of the hospital at €2.24 billion had been spent on schemes to eliminate the disease without success.
Equivalent of cost of national children’s hospital spent on bovine TB eradication – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-21
Sinn Féin’s Martin Kenny expressed concern about the inappropriate use of youth diversion programmes in serious criminal cases.
Teenager weaned off drugs was ‘held down and injected by thugs when he refused to buy from them’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-02
