Social Democrats have 'not ruled out' entering coalition with Sinn Féin 

Holly Cairns says despite controversy over Sinn Féin's handling of child protection issues, the Social Democrats are willing to talk to all parties

Holly Cairns at the Social Democrats' disability policy launch on Thursday. Picture: Gareth Chaney

The Social Democrats have not ruled out entering a coalition with Sinn Féin following the general election, party leader Holly Cairns has said.

Despite recent controversy over Sinn Féin's handling of child protection issues, Ms Cairns said the Social Democrats are still willing to talk to all parties.