McGuinness: Sinn Féin will be kingmaker in next Dáil

SINN Féin is poised to act as kingmaker in the next Dáil, its chief negotiator Martin McGuinness claimed yesterday.

As party faithful gathered in Dublin for its three-day Ard Fheis, Mr McGuinness predicted big gains in the General Election expected next year.

“Pundits are saying Sinn Féin is going to double its representation in the Dáil and if that’s the case, then that could conceivably cast the party in the role of kingmaker.