Mary Lou McDonald challenged on Sinn Féin tax plans

Sinn Féin deputy leader Mary Lou McDonald was forced on the back foot as a businessman confronted her, claiming the party would “punish” workers and tax them “out of existence”.

At a Sinn Féin event against water charges, Ms McDonald was interrupted as the “concerned citizen” fired out criticisms against its tax plans and Gerry Adams’ blunders on financial matters.

A Right2Change anti-water charges march takes place in Dublin today. Organisers will highlight 106 election candidates backing the call to scrap charges.