Taoiseach Simon Harris has called on Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald to “honestly put all the information out there” as he said that Deputy Stanley’s statement contradicted her comments
Brian Stanley has insisted he is the victim of “character assassination” as he welcomed Sinn Féin passing a complaint against him to the Gardaí.
READ MORE - Killer Blake Sweeney back behind bars after attacking woman just three weeks after release Mr Stanley issued a statement on Monday, disputing Sinn Féin’s suggestion that his rights were protected throughout the process. “Statements by the party leadership now asserting that my rights were protected throughout this process are totally incorrect.”
Mr Stanley said his solicitor wrote to the party on July 31 to “ascertain what was the nature of this complaint”. On Morning Ireland, Ms McDonald defended not referring the matter to Gardaí sooner as she defended the party’s handling of the scandal. "Once that was received by the head of the disciplinary committee, they sought further legal advice. Brian Stanley resigned.
“Our disciplinary committee contacted the complainant on August 1, outlining the procedures to make a formal complaint. She then submitted a full statement on August 2. This marked the official commencement of the disciplinary process. “Following the completion of the preliminary stage of the inquiry and report, and having taken further legal advice the party has referred both the complaint and counter allegation to the Gardaí.
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