Rather than revealing that Belfast man Mr Ó Donnghaile had been suspended from the party and an incident referred to the PSNI, Ms McDonald published a “glowing statement” thanking the Senator for his work and wishing him good health, the Dáil heard on...
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has been accused of “misleading the Oireachtas” and facilitating an “elaborate coverup” for failing to disclose that Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile stood down after sending “inappropriate text messages to a 17-year-old”.
A story published by the Irish Independent last Saturday stated that a Sinn Féin party member had been suspended in September 2023 as part of an investigation into “inappropriate texts” being sent to a 17-year-old.“Over a year ago, I sent inappropriate messages which, in consultation with the party, I accept warranted my stepping down from my role as a Senator and Sinn Féin member,” he said.
“On September 12, the chairperson of Belfast Sinn Féin was informed of the complaint and so began the formal party procedure. This included a statement from Ms McDonald saying that he had “served diligently” and that she hoped he could “overcome the health challenges”. “It appears the Oireachtas was misled on the full reasons for Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile’s resignation, following actions which the party itself described as unacceptable.
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