Micheál Martin refuses to rule out Sinn Féin coalition

Micheál Martin contended that it is still possible for the current coalition to be re-elected, saying that it “cannot be ruled out”.

Tanaiste and leader of Fianna Fail Micheál Martin at the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis in Dublin. Picture: Leah Farrell / © RollingNews.ie

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has refused to say whether or not Fianna Fáil would consider going into coalition with Sinn Féin after the next election.

Speaking at the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis this afternoon, Mr Martin said that the situation ahead of the next election was still “dynamic” and the field remained “open”.