North West MEP Matt Carthy has ruled himself out of contesting the Sinn Fein Deputy leadership this lunchtime.
He had indicated that if he got enough support he would challenge Michelle O'Neill for the position.
The party's finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty has ruled himself out.
To contest you need the support of five Cumainn or a Comhairle Dail Cheantar of the party.
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Speaking to Ocean FM News this lunchtime, Matt Carthy said he's been humbled by the support but has decided against contesting the deputy leadership at this time:
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