Mary Lou McDonald apologises for how resignation of Niall Ó Donnghaile was handled

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald, speaking on RTÉ radio’s Morning Ireland, has apologised for how the resignation of Niall Ó Donnghaile was handled.

“My first instinct in that case was to pass on the complaint that we had received to the statutory authorities in this case, to the PSNI and to social services north of the border. That’s how child protection protocols operate. I very much regret the statement that I made as Niall Ó Donnghaile left Sinn Féin and his political career.

“I’ve spoken about this before. I’ve been in contact with the young person in question through their mother and if I had to do it again, I would not have made that statement at the time. There were concerns around Niall Ó Donnghaile and a mental health crisis, but actually that doesn’t matter. The statement shouldn’t have been made.

“To me, the more important and the most important matter at the time was the correct reporting of the issue.

“Now, I accept, having heard from the young person…

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