A Sinn Féin senator and two party officials have resigned amid controversy over £30,000 (€33,000) worth of Covid-19 business grants the party incorrectly received in Northern Ireland. "The failure to immediately return grants erroneously paid into Sinn Féin accounts is a most serious situation. The Sinn Féin Ard Chomhairle met last night and "censured all those involved", Ms McDonald said. She added: “The Small Business Grant scheme was established to support struggling businesses in times of extraordinary hardship. “The failure to immediately return grants erroneously paid into Sinn Féin accounts is a most serious situation.

Source: Irish Independent October 29, 2020 15:16 UTC