Sinn Féin has said it's sorry to see the resignation of TD Violet-Anne Wynne from the party.

Deputy Whip Denise Mitchell said they had been working with the Clare TD to resolve local issues and they wish her the best in the future.

Violet-Anne Wynne said she was leaving Sinn Féin after what she described as a campaign of “psychological warfare” against her.

She claimed the party was actively seeking for her to resign through "gas lighting measures".

She also said her issues were mainly at a local level, which Sinn Féin acknowledged and say they will "continue to resolve".

In a statement, Sinn Féin Deputy Mitchell said: “I am so very sorry to hear of Violet-Anne’s decision this morning. Violet-Anne was a valued member of the Sinn Féin Oireachtas team.

“The party worked extremely hard over the last two years to resolve challenges at constituency level. That work was continuing.

“Violet-Anne has welcomed a new baby girl to her family and is currently on maternity leave. We had hoped to continue in our efforts to resolve constituency issues when she returned.

“Unfortunately, Violet-Anne has now decided to leave Sinn Féin. We wish her and her family the very best for the future.”