No 'Hide Mary' strategy, says Coughlan

The outgoing Education Minister has today dismissing suggestions that she has been "hiding" during the election campaign.

Mary Coughlan has not been seen at any of the party's previous press conferences despite being a senior figure in the party.

She appeared today at the launch of the party's document on education and denied she was hiding from the national media, claiming that her focus is on retaining her seat in Donegal South West.