Sinn Fein Wants Joint Authority If NI Assembly Not Restored

Saturday, 5 November 2022 16:14

By Ross Lindsay

Party holding Ard Fheis at the RDS

Sinn Fein has reiterated calls for joint authority between Dublin and London if the Executive in Northern Ireland is not restored.

President Mary Lou McDonald says that should be the solution if the Democratic Unionist Party continues to boycott the Stormont Assembly.

She has been speaking at the party's Ard Fheis, where almost 2,000 are expected to attend over the day at the RDS.

Michelle O'Neill says the DUP won't share power because she'd be the first nationalist First Minister:

Sinn Fein's Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty says the party's serious about addressing the cost-of-living crisis facing ordinary people.

Putting the finishing touches to my #SinnFéinArdFheis2022 leader's speech. Tune in @rte at 6.30Pm. It's time for change! pic.twitter.com/gbthpNoRyM
— Mary Lou McDonald (@MaryLouMcDonald) November 5, 2022

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