Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald takes legal action against RTÉ

The leader of Sinn Fein has initiated legal action against the Irish national broadcaster RTÉ.

Mary Lou McDonald has begun legal proceedings against RTÉ in the High Court.

It is not yet confirmed what the legal proceedings specifically relate to.

A spokesperson for Sinn Fein said: “This is now a matter in litigation before the courts and it would be inappropriate to comment.”

Ms McDonald is being represented by McCartan and Burke solicitors.

RTÉ has been contacted for comment.