Sinn Féin President promises reunification minister if elected

The Sinn Féin leader also praised the restoration of the executive at Stormont but warned that the power-sharing administration needs more funding.

“The British government must now act to fund services, infrastructure, and progress,” she said.

“Casement Park must be delivered.”

Ahead of an impending Irish general election, Sinn Féin has faced questions about its position on immigration during recent controversies around an increasing number of immigrants arriving in the Republic of Ireland.

McDonald told party delegates that accommodation problems must not be imposed on communities.

“Community, fairness, and common sense must be at the heart of how we manage immigration. IPAS (international protection accommodation services) centres must not be located in working class communities struggling to survive. That’s not reasonable or fair,” she added.