Mary Lou McDonald refuses to rule herself out of running for president 

The Sinn Féin leader said: 'We’re in this process, and we’re not ruling anything in or anything out'

Sinn Féin has asked for feedback from members, with a process closing last month which will guide the party's leadership on how to proceed. Picture: Collins Courts

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has declined to rule herself out of the running for the presidency later this year.

The party has been engaged in discussions with left-wing parties about the prospect of running a combined candidate for this year's election, but could opt to nominate a candidate itself.