It can now be revealed that Mr Ó Donnghaile continued to be paid by the Houses of the Oireachtas up until January 22 last, after which time he received a termination lump sum and six monthly termination payments. “However, despite that, it was very clear to us that what Niall Ó Donnghaile had done was inappropriate. A formal party investigation was established, which also learnt of a second individual receiving inappropriate messages from Mr Ó Donnghaile. Ms McDonald said even though there was no findings of illegality, Sinn Féin still believed Mr Ó Donnghaile’s actions were “not acceptable”. At the meeting, Mr Ó Donnghaile said he would resign from the Seanad and the party.

Source: Irish Independent October 16, 2024 09:06 UTC