Daniel McConnell: Is Sinn Féin moving to the centre as it prepares for power? 

The party's current tax policies are far more temperate and it has reassured big tech firms of its 'commitment to a high-wage economy and sustainable tax base'

Pearse Doherty and other senior party members have been increasingly interacting with major businesses and employers. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

News that Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty and other senior party members have been increasingly interacting with major businesses and employers may not be surprising, in light of their current poll ratings.

But, given its history and its previous anti-wealth policies, it is, on another level, truly remarkable how normal it is sounding these days.