Sinn Féin TD unaware party MP was considered as legal representative for Daniel Kinahan

Matt Carthy also said he was unaware of reports that the Sinn Féin MP and solicitor met with Mr Kinahan while in prison.

Sinn Féin MP John Finucane. File picture: Yui Mok/PA

A senior Sinn Féin TD has denied having any knowledge of a party representative being considered as legal representation for alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan.

Cavan-Monaghan TD Matt Carthy told reporters on Tuesday he was unaware of reports that Sinn Féin MP and solicitor John Finucane met with Mr Kinahan while in prison.