Taking time to listen: Sinn Féin's Kathleen Funchion on working with ex and EU prospects

Sinn Féin is entering the local and European elections under significant pressure to deliver at a time when support appears to be drifting

European election candidate Kathleen Funchion says 'it's important not just to be breezing ... because there is a lot of learning you can get meeting people'. Picture: Moya Nolan

Not many people would choose to work closely with a former partner on a daily basis, let alone place full trust in them when it comes to the future.

For Sinn Féin Ireland South candidate Kathleen Funchion, having her ex-husband as a key member of her European election campaign team was non-negotiable.