Mary Lou McDonald run for presidency still on the table for Sinn Féin

It is understood that Sinn Féin's announcement will not come until around September 20

Mary Lou McDonald said 'the entire UN system itself now is under pressure because Israel can act with impunity' while powerful players like the United States, Britain, and European countries 'look the other way at best and assist them at worst'. Photo: Gareth Chaney

No option is off the table for Sinn Féin's approach to the presidency - including a run for herself - Mary Lou McDonald says.

The party has been taking its time to mull over whether to run its own candidate or support independent Galway TD Catherine Connolly, having sought feedback from members.