Sinn Féin leaders refuse to speculate on Martin McGuinness candidacy

Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams and deputy leader Mary Lou McDonald have declined to say if Martin McGuinness will run as a candidate in the imminent Stormont election amid growing concerns over his health.

The TDs refused to clarify the situation last night, saying the former Northern Ireland deputy first minister would address the matter himself in the coming days.

Speaking to reporters at Leinster House 24 hours after a frail Mr McGuinness announced his resignation, likely triggering an election, Ms McDonald said she and other officials were told about the move last Sunday.