Mary Lou McDonald denies Sinn Féin policies would plunge country into deficit

Party leader defended its manifesto and the proposals set out in it against criticism levelled at it by Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil that it promised quick fixes to complex issues

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said Sinn Féin's taxation proposals were balanced, sensible, and fair.

Mary Lou McDonald has refuted claims Sinn Féin is promising the electorate snap solutions to the complex issues being raised on the doorsteps.

The party leader sought to defend its manifesto and the proposals set out in it against criticism levelled at it by Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil that it promised quick fixes and would plunge the country into a deficit.