Adams says he has ‘duty’ to seek Dáil seat

SINN FÉIN leader Gerry Adams said he has a “duty” to Irish people to take a stand against the political consensus and lead the “fight-back” against bad economic policies, by standing for a seat in the Dáil.

Following the surprise announcement yesterday that he is to seek election in the Louth constituency, Mr Adams said it was a “big risk” and a “significant initiative” by Sinn Féin.

He asked: “How could I not take the risk? How could I stand back and not come forward and say to people: this is a way to sort these matters out. It is my duty.”