Elaine Loughlin: Sinn Féin's no-confidence motion may come back to bite the party

With members of the Coalition in battle mode, Sinn Féin will be reminded of its record on justice

In tabling a motion of no-confidence, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald is bringing as much heat on her own party as the Government she wants to take down. File picture: PA

In tabling a motion of no-confidence, Mary Lou McDonald is bringing as much heat on her own party as the Government she wants to take down.

Long before official confirmation of Sinn Féin’s motions had come through, members of the Coalition were in battle mode. In the Dáil canteen earlier this week, a senior minister quietly noted that “the gloves will come off completely” and Sinn Féin will be reminded of its record on justice during a no-confidence debate.