Micheál Martin: New Sinn Féin leader not enough for coalition deal

The replacement of Gerry Adams as Sinn Féin leader would not be enough to secure a future coalition deal with Fianna Fáil, Micheál Martin has insisted.

The Fianna Fáil chief said Sinn Féin would have to make considerable policy shifts before any accommodation could be considered between the two parties.

Mr Martin made the remarks after he used Fianna Fáil’s 75th ard fheis in Killarney to try and position the party as a more left-wing alternative to the Coalition Government.