Sinn Féin will conclude their "think-in" in Co Louth today which is being attended by around 100 party representatives from both sides of the border.

While party President Gerry Adams says they're working on being in Government, deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland Martin McGuinness stated the party are working hard on policy ahead of the next General Election.

"We're absolutely determined to stand by the commitments that we have made to the Electorate and we have made commitments around the issue of property tax. I'm also very conscious that  in the context of the next election and depending on the outcome, the people will decide which parties will form the next Government.

"We will not row back on any promises that we made. I think we are a party of principle."

McGuinness also spoke at length to Newstalk Breakfast about the hopes that Sinn Féin will enter government in 2016: