#Vote2017 reaction: We won't take lectures from Micheál Martin, says SF's Mary Lou McDonald

LATEST: Sinn Fein Deputy Leader Mary Lou McDonald has said if Micheál Martin is concerned about Ireland’s representation at Westminster then he should stand candidates in the northern constituencies.

Update 4.45pm: Sinn Fein Deputy Leader Mary Lou McDonald has said if Micheál Martin is concerned about Ireland’s representation at Westminster then he should stand candidates in the northern constituencies.

Responding to criticism of Sinn Féin’s long-standing abstentionist policy from the Fianna Fáil leader today, she said: “Micheál Martin is a hurler on the ditch in this election. We will not take lectures from him.