Sinn Féin candidates are 'of the best calibre, character and integrity', says Mary Lou McDonald

The Sinn Féin leader said she is not ruling out going into a coalition with either Fine Gael or Fianna Fáil

Mary Lou McDonald: 'Did we, at times, do things and make mistakes along the way? Yes, we did and we got called out on that, as you know, by our working-class base and that is fair enough.' Photo: Sam Boal/Collins Photos

Mary Lou McDonald has said there are no complaints or investigations underway into any of the 71 candidates standing for Sinn Féin in the general election. 

All candidates chosen are people "of the best calibre, character and integrity", the Sinn Féin leader said.