Two Sinn Féin MLAs in Derry have been asked by the party to consider their position, the Irish Examiner can reveal. Ms Anderson replaced Raymond McCartney and became the ninth Sinn Féin co-option in the current mandate, which began in March 2017. Removing Ms Anderson has been seen as a "seismic change" by the Sinn Féin leadership as Ms Anderson's long IRA career made her "untouchable" within Sinn Féin, according to one Derry Sinn Féin member. She was released 13 years later as a condition of the Good Friday Agreement and became involved in politics for Sinn Féin. Sinn Féin, Ms Anderson and Ms Mullan have all been approached for comment.

Source: Irish Examiner April 28, 2021 17:13 UTC