Helen McEntee blasts Sinn Féin as party that 'cannot be trusted' 

'They are a party of hypocrites who block local housing,' justice minister tells Fine Gael ard fheis

Higher and Further Education Minister Simon Harris and Justice Minister Helen McEntee at the Fine Gael ard fheis at the Technical University of Shannon, Athlone. Picture: Dan Linehan

Justice Minister Helen McEntee, in her speech to the Fine Gael ard fheis, has blasted Sinn Féin as "a party full of hypocrites".

Speaking ahead of Tánaiste Leo Varadkar's speech to delegates, Ms McEntee said the "dangers of Sinn Féin are clear".