Sinn Féin defends holding physical parliamentary meetings 

Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald leaves the Convention Centre in Dublin last week. Picture:Sam Boal 

Sinn Féin has defended holding physical parliamentary party meetings in recent months, despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Amid repeated warnings from public health officials to limit social contacts and avoid large gatherings, Sinn Féin’s physical meetings are in stark contrast to both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael which continue to use online platforms to host their weekly gatherings.