The Sinn Fein leader is branding the new Tanaiste and Labour leader as one of the architects of austerity.
Gerry Adams says Joan Burton can't be allowed to distance herself from the disastrous policies of the government, which she has robustly defended.
He has also launched an attack on the Taoiseach, claiming Enda Kenny has repeated past mistakes by nominating Phil Hogan to be Ireland's next EU Commissioner.
Gerry Adams made the comments at the Sinn Fein think-in in Co Louth, which is being attended by around 100 party representatives from both sides of the border:
