Sinn Féin must deal with 'ongoing attempt to justify 30 years of violence' — Martin

Taoiseach hits out at the lack of atonement from Sinn Féin over atrocities committed in North during Troubles

Taoiseach Micheal Martin TD during the Shared Island forum at Dublin Castle where he outlined a new programme of North-South and all-island investment projects. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins 

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said Sinn Féin needs to deal with its justification of punishment beatings and other crimes during and after the Troubles in the North.

Speaking in Dublin, Mr Martin said the party led by Mary Lou McDonald must deal with its “ongoing attempt to justify the past and justify the 30 years of violence and some terrible atrocities”.