Donohoe questions credibility of McDonald’s knowledge of complaint against StanleyBy Gráinne Ní Aodha, PASinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald’s account that she did not know the nature of a complaint made against Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley “is not really credible”, Paschal Donohoe has said. An internal party disciplinary processes was set up to investigate a complaint made against Mr Stanley, a TD for Laois-Offaly since 2011, at the end of July by a longstanding member of the party. Mr Stanley announced his resignation from Sinn Féin on Saturday and said he would run as an independent in the next general election. Sinn Féin said the complaint and a “serious” counter-allegation were referred to An Garda Siochana on Sunday. Asked about the issue, Mr Donohoe said that while he understands legal “sensitivities”, it was “imperative” that the party was transparent.

Source: Irish Independent October 14, 2024 15:26 UTC