‘No assumption’ Sinn Féin will ride into the next government – Mary Lou

Sinn Féin has been riding high in the opinion polls over the last two years, feeding a belief it will be in government after the next general election.

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald speaking at Leinster House in Dublin.

Mary Lou McDonald said she does not assume Sinn Féin will “just ride” into the next government – despite it emerging as the most popular political party in recent times.

The Sinn Féin leader said she does not believe the party is “entitled” to step into the role of leading the Government.