Mary Lou McDonald on US trip: ‘How on earth could I justify not coming?’
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald speaking to the media at the Ireland Funds 32nd National Gala, at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC. Picture: Niall Carson/PA
Mary Lou McDonald has defended her decision to go to the US for St Patrick’s Day despite calls for politicians to boycott events this year.
The Sinn Féin leader said she couldn’t refuse the “unparalleled access” that Washington DC offers this week.
