Martin says he is not ruling out a coalition with Sinn Féin

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said Sinn Féin was guilty of 'poisoning' a new generation 'in the notion that violence can be worth it or violence is justified'

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he had two fundamental differences with Sinn Féin — on policy and on the North.

The Taoiseach has said he is not ruling out a coalition with Sinn Féin at the next election, but said he does not anticipate Mary Lou McDonald becoming Taoiseach.

Micheál Martin said while he is not rejecting a coalition with the main opposition party, Sinn Féin is guilty of "poisoning" younger generations with its attitude towards the Troubles.