The Taoiseach has claimed that the election of Mary Lou McDonald as Sinn Féin President won’t make any fundamental difference to her party. Leo Varadkar has been speaking after the Dublin Central TD was confirmed as the party’s President Elect. The Taoiseach congratulated Ms. McDonald on her election, saying he expects to continue to spar with her in the Dáil. However, in an interview with Clare FM, he said he didn’t expect it to lead to any major change within Sinn Féin. It’s our task duty and responsibility to make a new Ireland, together, United and strong - @MaryLouMcDonald pic.twitter.com/knWuIHmCNP — Sinn Féin (@sinnfeinireland) January 20, 2018Irish government must now move beyond rhetoric - @GerryAdamsSF — Sinn Féin (@sinnfeinireland) January 20, 2018- Digital Desk

Source: Evening echo January 21, 2018 11:15 UTC