Mary-Lou McDonald: Leo Varadkar has found his 'inner Shinner'

Sinn Féin leader welcomed former taoiseach's comments calling on all parties to include manifesto pledges on making Irish unification an objective

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald at the launch of the party’s alternative budget on Thursday. Picture: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has welcomed comments by former taoiseach Leo Varadkar calling on all parties to include manifesto pledges on making Irish unification an objective.

Ms McDonald agreed this was the position every political party should be taking.