Michelle O’Neill accepts boy was 16 when sent inappropriate texts by Niall Ó Donnghaile
First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said she “fully accepts” that a young person sent inappropriate texts by former Sinn Féin senator Niall Ó Donnghaile was 16 years old when it occurred. Ms O’Neill had told the assembly on Monday that party records had shown the teenager was 17 when the texts were sent.
Who is Niall Ó Donnghaile, the former Sinn Féin senator who resigned over ‘inappropriate’ texts to teenager?
Niall Ó Donnghaile is a former Belfast-based Sinn Féin senator. He previously served as lord mayor of Belfast from 2011 to 2012 and was a councillor on Belfast City Council from 2011 to 2016.
Disgraced Sinn Féin senator Niall Ó Donnghaile sent texts to a third person, after resigning
Former Sinn Féin senator Niall Ó Donnghaile sent inappropriate text messages to a third person after resigning from the Seanad, leading to accusations Mary Lou McDonald had ‘emboldened’ him with a glowing reference.
First Minister Michelle O’Neill accepts boy who received inappropriate texts from Niall Ó Donnghaile was 16
Sinn Féin First Minister Michelle O’Neill has accepted that the boy who received inappropriate text messages from former Belfast Lord Mayor Niall Ó Donnghaile was 16.
Mary Lou McDonald asked to correct Dáil record over inappropriate Niall Ó Donnghaile texts
MARY LOU MCDONALD has come under increased pressure over the resignation of former Sinn Fein senator Niall Ó Donnghaile and the handling of inappropriate text messages he sent to a teenager. Speaking in the Dáil earlier this week,
‘Sixteen is a child, north and south’ – pressure mounts on Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald to correct Dáil record on age of teen sent inappropriate texts
There is growing pressure on Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald to correct the Dáil record after she incorrectly stated that a teenager sent ­inappropriate texts by a former party senator was 17 years old,
Sinn Féin urged to correct Dáil record on teenager who received senator’s texts
Sinn Féin does not need to correct the Dáil record over a claim by party president Mary Lou McDonald that the teenager who was texted by a former
Sinn Féin: Teenager describes Mary Lou McDonald’s ‘glowing tribute’ to Niall O’ Donnghaile after senator’s resignation as “a mental stab”
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Young person texted by Niall Ó Donnghaile says Sinn Féin owe them apology for ‘disastrous’ handling of matter
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Mary Lou McDonald apologises for statement on Niall Ó Donnghaile's resignation
Mary Lou McDonald confirmed that she had written to the young person who had received inappropriate texts to personally ...
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Niall Ó Donnghaile: Mary Lou corrects Dáil record
Mary Lou McDonald has corrected the Dáil record after making an inaccurate remark about the Niall Ó Donnaghaile controversy.
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Mary Lou McDonald makes 'unequivocal' apology for statement on Niall Ó Donnghaile resignation
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has apologised for issuing a statement about Niall O Donnghaile's resignation.
O'Neill to face questions over Sinn Féin scandals
It is understood the Sinn Féin vice president will appear without the Deputy First Minister or junior ministers.
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O'Neill apologises to teen who received texts
The Sinn Féin vice-president Michelle O'Neill has said she is "deeply sorry" to the teenage boy who received inappropriate ...
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Pressure increases on SF over Ó Donnghaile messages
Fine Gael has increased the pressure on Sinn Féin over its handling of a complaint about inappropriate messages sent by its ...
Appropriate to remove Ó Donnghaile portrait, says O'Neill
The First Minister, Michelle O'Neill has said the removal of former Belfast Lord Mayor Niall Ó Donnghaile's portrait from ...