Tánaiste criticises Sinn Féin for 'never trying to understand' the principles of Griffith or Collins

Arthur Griffith and Michael Collins commemoration at Glasnevin Cemetery marks the centenary of their deaths in August 1922

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar TD laying a wreath during the commemoration for Michael Collins, Arthur Griffith, and fellow Treaty signatory Eamonn Duggan. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

The Tánaiste has criticised Sinn Féin for "never trying to understand" the principles of Arthur Griffith or Michael Collins.

Speaking at the 100th graveside oration for Griffith and Collins at Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin, Leo Varadkar said that the current Sinn Féin party has used the name of the movement founded by Griffith without standing for the same inclusivity across the island of Ireland.