‘Pressure is for tyres’: Mary Lou McDonald rejects leadership speculation after by-election setback

Sinn Féin leader insists she faces no internal pressure despite disappointing by-election performances in Galway West and Dublin Central

(left to right) Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald, Sinn Féin candidate Mark Lohan and Galway TD Mairead Farrell arriving at the count for the Galway West by-election at the Galway Lawn Tennis Club, Galway. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Mary Lou McDonald has said there is “no question” over her leadership of Sinn Féin as she acknowledged the party had suffered a disappointing result in the Galway West by-election.

Speaking after arriving at Galway Lawn Tennis Club, Ms McDonald dismissed suggestions that her leadership was under pressure.