Micheál Martin calls for probe on Sinn Féin finance

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has called on security forces to scrutinise Sinn Féin’s “enormous resources” after alleging some of the money used by the party may be “linked” to criminality.

The opposition TD made the controversial claims — described by Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly as a “scurrilous attack” without foundation — as Renua Ireland leader Lucinda Creighton said it is time for Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams to resign.

Speaking on RTÉ radio’s News at One, Mr Martin said is is “my observation” that “from the Northern Bank robbery onwards there are links in terms of what is going on from activities of the IRA and fundraising”.