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Michelle O'Neill

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#69
X Rank
64,992
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First Minister of Northern Ireland (Sinn Féin)
Role
106
Posts
44,764
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10,114
Comments
422
Avg Likes
95
Avg Comments
54,878
Total Engagement
518
Engagement Rate
7.4
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153,595 followers

Data last refreshed: April 17, 2026

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20 posts

In the absence of any serious action from Keir Starmer, we’re doing everything we can to put money back into people’s pockets. Today, the Executive allocated a further £20m for cost of living supp...

Policy Announcements & Government Action Cost of Living Public Spending Taxation Northern Ireland Apr 16, 2026 View on X
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Over half of what people pay at the pump is tax. Only the British government has the power to cut this tax, but Keir Starmer is choosing not to act. The cost of living crisis is an emergency that...

Economic Policy & Budget Taxation Cost of Living Oil & Gas Apr 14, 2026 View on X
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Keir Starmer is choosing to spend billions extra each year on weapons of war instead of supporting workers, families, and businesses through this cost of living crisis. I will continue to challeng...

Economic Policy & Budget Taxation Cost of Living Military Spending Apr 13, 2026 View on X
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🏆⛳️ Massive congratulations to Rory McIlroy on an incredible victory at The Masters! Another remarkable achievement from a world-class athlete and ambassador for our home and all its people. His ...

Culture, Media & Sport Sport Northern Ireland Apr 12, 2026 View on X
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🎸 Delighted to see our very own country star Cliona Hagan absolutely owning it on RTÉ’s Late Late Show tonight! A proud evening for Cliona, her family, and for our local community in Ballinderry a...

Culture, Media & Sport Arts & Culture Broadcasting & Media Northern Ireland Apr 10, 2026 View on X
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We have contacted Keir Starmer again on the need for urgent action to support workers, families and businesses struggling with rising costs of heating, petrol and diesel. The power and financial ...

Economic Policy & Budget Cost of Living Taxation Public Spending Farming & Agriculture Apr 10, 2026 View on X
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🩷💙 It was a privilege to recently visit the White Butterfly Foundation and see the incredible support they provide to parents who have lost a child. This week, the North became one of the first pl...

Policy Announcements & Government Action Northern Ireland Voluntary Sector Gender & Women's Rights Apr 08, 2026 View on X
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Today, we remember the generations of Irish men and women who devoted their lives to the cause of freedom. I was proud to join with leaders from across Ireland at the GPO in Dublin. The vision a...

Constitutional & Electoral Reform Northern Ireland Devolution Apr 05, 2026 View on X
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Taxes on petrol and diesel must be cut immediately to bring down costs at the pumps. Sinn Féin Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald met with the British government today to press this case directly....

Economic Policy & Budget Taxation Cost of Living Oil & Gas Apr 02, 2026 View on X
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🙌🏻 Delighted to be in North Belfast as work begins on a new multi-million pound youth and cross-community centre. This £3.4 million funding, including a significant sum from the Executive Office, ...

Policy Announcements & Government Action Regional Investment Capital Projects Northern Ireland Apr 01, 2026 View on X
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Those responsible for the hijacking of a delivery driver and the attack on the PSNI station in Lurgan have nothing to offer our communities but harm, fear, and disruption. I’ve spoken with the Ass...

Crime, Justice & Policing Northern Ireland Organised Crime Mar 31, 2026 View on X
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💜 An absolute joy to speak with 800 young women from across 60 schools at the Waterfront Hall to celebrate the SistersIN programme. A truly incredible and inspiring group of young women who I have...

Education & Skills Schools Gender & Women's Rights Northern Ireland Mar 31, 2026 View on X
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The special educational needs summer schemes must be restored. These schemes are invaluable for vulnerable children and parents. I have raised this issue directly with Education Minister Paul Giv...

Education & Skills SEND Northern Ireland Mar 27, 2026 View on X
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We must do everything possible to prevent the tragedies that have affected far too many women and families here. I am determined to continue working with Executive ministers to root out the deeply...

Crime, Justice & Policing Domestic Abuse Gender & Women's Rights Northern Ireland Mar 26, 2026 View on X
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🩷💙 Paid leave for miscarriage will come into effect here from the 6th of April. I’m proud that the North will be leading the way as one of the first places in Europe to provide this vital support....

Policy Announcements & Government Action Benefits & Welfare Gender & Women's Rights Northern Ireland Mar 24, 2026 View on X
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Today, my thoughts are with the family and friends of Natalie McNally. Natalie was a beautiful and talented young woman with her whole life ahead of her. Her life was cruelly taken in the most m...

Personal & Human Interest Gender & Women's Rights Domestic Abuse Victims' Rights Northern Ireland Mar 23, 2026 View on X
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I believe in the people of Derry and the North West, and I share their ambition for the future. Investing in the North West has been a priority, and we are seeing real progress, with the expansion...

Constituency & Local Issues Regional Investment Northern Ireland Airports & Aviation Universities Mar 21, 2026 View on X
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In 24 hours, the war in the Middle East has driven gas prices up 20% and pushed oil prices higher again. Families are paying the price for this illegal war. It is unfair and unsustainable for peo...

Economic Policy & Budget Cost of Living Oil & Gas Middle East Mar 19, 2026 View on X
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I have been in contact with Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, and I back his call for an urgent meeting with Keir Starmer on the need for action as energy costs spiral. The proposed £35 pay...

Economic Policy & Budget Cost of Living Public Spending Energy Grid Mar 19, 2026 View on X
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Families are feeling the pressure as heating bills rise and they deserve political leaders fighting their corner. All parties should work together to put all our people first, and challenge the Br...

Economic Policy & Budget Cost of Living Public Spending Northern Ireland Mar 18, 2026 View on X
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Rank History

Apr 2026
#69
Mar 2026
+2 #69
Feb 2026
-1 #71
Jan 2026
-9 #70
Dec 2025
+2 #61
Nov 2025
#63

Content Categories

Economic Policy & Budget 20
Culture, Media & Sport 13
Personal & Human Interest 12
Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy 10
Policy Announcements & Government Action 10

Topics & Themes

Northern Ireland Cost of Living Public Spending Budget & Fiscal Policy Taxation Arts & Culture Schools Sport Regional Investment Gender & Women's Rights Broadcasting & Media Devolution Capital Projects Voluntary Sector Small Business Domestic Abuse Universities Military Spending Oil & Gas Wages & Pay

Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 31 of 124 in UK Politicians

Posts
277
Michelle: 163 ↓
Likes
662,573
Michelle: 120,902 ↓
Comments
62,609
Michelle: 11,760 ↓
Avg Likes
1,221.6
Michelle: 741.7 ↓
Avg Comments
189.9
Michelle: 72.2 ↓
Score
787,792
Michelle: 144,422 ↓
Posts/Week
13.1
Michelle: 7.4 ↓
Avg Post Length
219 chars
Michelle: 412 ↑
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