Sinn Féin are not fit for democratic government, says Martin

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has accused Sinn Féin of being unfit for a democratic government and of attempting to hijack the centenary 1916 commemorations.

Mr Martin alleged that Sinn Féin was refusing to deal with its dark past, as well as accusations of covering up child sex abuse.

Delivering the Fianna Fáil annual commemoration speech at Arbour Hill, Dublin, he said: “The political party which carries the name Sinn Féin has aggressively been promoting the false claim that they have some connection to 1916 and to the volunteers who fought then.