Sinn Féin call for historic ‘realignment’ of politics

Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has called for a historic realignment of Irish politics to pave the way for an anti-austerity Syriza-style government here after the next general election.

Mr Adams said the country was facing its biggest political shake-up since partition as he attempted to position Sinn Féin as leaders of a new power bloc.

He has urged trade union Siptu to abandon its traditional support for Labour and back a new anti-austerity movement instead.