Sinn Fein's David Cullinane says he believes that Waterford can achieve more if his party gets into Government and Waterford has a senior minister at the cabinet table.

Speaking on Deise Today this morning, the Waterford TD says he has no problem giving praise to fellow politicians, including Fianna Fail's Mary Butler, whom work hard.

But, he said, Waterford could be doing better and if his party - and himself - were to be in Government, that could be achieved.

David Cullinane was speaking to Damien Tiernan this morning (Tuesday) on a wide range of issues, including those currently relevant to Waterford such as the development north quays and the future of R117, to the popularity of Sinn Fein and the current situation in Northern Ireland...