Sinn Féin plays down running son of murdered solicitor Pat Finucane as presidential candidate

North Belfast MP John Finucane was chosen as the party's Easter commemoration speaker in Dublin on Easter Sunday

John Finucane with Northern Ireland first minister Michelle O'Neill and Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald.

Sinn Féin has played down the choice of North Belfast MP John Finucane as its Dublin Easter commemoration speaker, with sources saying it does not hint towards him being the party's nominee for the presidency later this year.

Mr Finucane, son of the murdered solicitor Pat Finucane, has been touted as a potential pick by Sinn Féin to contest October's election.