United Ireland: Mary Lou promises a 'minister for reunification' if elected to govern

 Sinn Fein party leader Mary Lou McDonald listents as Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland Dr Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid speaks at the second day of the Sinn Fein Ard Fheis in TUS Athlone, Westmeath. Photograph: Leah Farrell / © RollingNews.ie

A Sinn Féin government would abolish the means test for carers benefit and would appoint a minister for reunification, Mary Lou McDonald has said.

Calling for support in the upcoming general election, Ms McDonald has urged voters to “say goodbye to government for the vested interests, vulture funds, and the cosy club".