Irish Examiner View: Legal threats do not reflect well on Sinn Féin

If Sinn Féin wishes to govern, it must be transparent and open to fairly-held criticism.

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald. Picture: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie

It is, of course, appropriate that a student of history such as Taoiseach Micheál Martin should fully appreciate the nuances of the wilful winds of time. 

His oration and sentiments at the recent 100th Michael Collins anniversary at Béal na Bláth were welcome, if not overdue for a leader of Fianna Fáil and of the country.