Michael McMonagle scandal: Sinn Féin needs to get to grips with its troubled relationship with money
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Michelle O’Neill
Michelle O’Neill may be recalled by Stormont committee to answer more questions on Michael McMonagle controversy
MLAs seeking legal advice on whether Sinn Féin First Minister can appear before them without DUP Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly
Sinn Féin to face further questions over references for child sex offender
Opposition parties row in behind request to hear statements on child protection in Dáil, while the controversy is due to be discussed at Stormont scrutiny committee meeting
The Irish Times view on Sinn Féin’s PR problem: questions remain
The controversy is particularly damaging because it feeds into a long-standing criticism levelled by many of the party’s opponents
McDonald claims ‘very senior members’ of Coalition wrote character references for ‘convicted rapists and child abusers’
Sinn Féin leader was speaking after Government calls for Dáil statements from McDonald about press officer controversy
Sinn Féin’s handling of sexual abuse a recurring issue for the party
Party’s silent approach fails to prevent the difficult questions being asked
McDonald directs ‘overhaul’ of Sinn Féin governance
Move comes after party press officers provided references for ex-colleague convicted of child sex offences
Overhaul of Sinn Féin governance promised by Mary Lou McDonald as reference controversy grows
Michelle O’Neill apologises on behalf of Sinn Féin to the Northern Ireland Assembly over references provided for child sex offender Michael McMonagle
Michael McMonagle controversy timeline from 2021 arrest to Sinn Féin apology
Former Sinn Féin press officer was suspended from his job following arrest but then received references from Sinn Féin figures for British Heart Foundation role
Sinn Féin faces fresh questions over references for convicted abuser
UK charity had contacted party about references in August 2023, it has emerged
Sinn Féin failed to return Stormont security pass of ex-employee convicted of child sex offences
Former party press officer Michael McMonagle was suspended following 2021 arrest and last week pleaded guilty to multiple charges
McDonald needs to ‘put all the facts on the table’ about former SF press officer guilty of child sex offences, says Harris
Party gave references to a former press officer who has since pleaded guilty to child sex offences in NI
Michelle O’Neill ‘horrified’ Sinn Féin staff gave references to ex-colleague later convicted of child sex offences
Former press officers Seán Mag Uidhir and Caolán McGinley quit party at weekend after controversy over Michael McMonagle arose
Sinn Féin’s Ardfheis hears concerns over party’s backing of failed family and care referendums
Sinn Féin’s ruling body will have to call a special conference to determine party’s position on future referendums after motion passed by delegates
‘The system isn’t working’: one in three people in Northern Ireland on a medical treatment waiting list
Nearly half of all NHS patients in North waiting over year for operation compared with just 4% in England, says NI Secretary
Casement Park row: Taoiseach plans to meet GAA over future of west Belfast stadium
Simon Harris said he shared the disappointment that Euro 2028 games will not be played in Belfast after UK government announced it would not fund Casement Park redevelopment
UK government will not fund Casement Park redevelopment in time for Euro 2028
Joint letter says costs had risen to £400m with ‘significant risk’ project would not be finished in time for competition
Cross-Border co-operation to ensure mother and baby home records in North can be found
Issue featured during meeting of North South Ministerial Council in Dublin, the second in less than four months
British government orders inquiry into murder of Pat Finucane by UDA
Solicitor was shot dead in Belfast home in February 1989 by loyalist paramilitaries in attack found to have involved state collusion
New Stormont programme for government focuses on ‘lifting everybody up’, says O’Neill
First Minister acknowledges aims are ambitious but executive ministers are in ‘listening mode’ ahead of eight-week public consultation
Stormont Executive guilty of ‘enormous shortcomings’, warns report
Northern Ireland facing ‘persistent challenges’ in all public services with ‘little evidence of proper plans to take these on’ being shown by Stormont, warns report
Man (42) arrested over petrol bomb attack on mosque in Newtownards
Northern Ireland’s First Minister and deputy First Minister condemn Co Down attack and violence in Derry, which left 10 PSNI officers injured
Stormont Assembly to be recalled to discuss anti-immigration protest violence
Assembly to be recalled on Thursday after a recall petition submitted by the Alliance Party and backed by the SDLP and Sinn Féin
Ireland united in joy: Daniel Wiffen’s Olympic gold reaches across the divide
Unionist and nationalist politicians praise Armagh man’s achievement and also that of Belfast swimmer Jack McMillan
McDonald says she retains ‘full confidence’ of party despite recent Sinn Féin election results
Review of party’s performance in Republic suggests it needs to be better at bringing clarity to its policy offerings, says leader
Orange Order leaders urge members to ignore ‘spin’ about a united Ireland ‘being around the corner’
Twelfth parades pass off peacefully as commission bans Orange Order from nationalist Ardoyne shopfronts
Clear change of tone in Belfast as Keir Starmer promises stability and respect
Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald compared working with Labour rather than the Conservatives ‘as the daylight to the dark’
UK will act as ‘honest broker’ on question of Border poll, says Starmer
New British prime minister, however, makes no firm policy commitments as he meets party leaders in Belfast
NI Secretary Hilary Benn promises to form new relationship between UK government and Stormont
Mr Benn was speaking after meeting with Stormont leaders Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly
Stormont Minister to recommend long-mooted upgrade of A5 road
Scheme to improve road linking Derry and Aughnacloy first approved by executive in 2007 but held up by legal challenges and funding issues
UK general election: Sinn Féin aiming to maximise ‘progressive’ MPs in Northern Ireland
Party standing aside for SDLP and Alliance in seats where they face tight races with unionists
DUP has most reason to be anxious as North’s parties prepare for Westminster vote
As Sinn Féin learned earlier this month in the South, the difference between success and failure is often about expectations
First Minister welcomes ‘milestone’ mother and baby homes inquiry in North
Michelle O’Neill hopes first draft of Bill for redress scheme will be introduced in Assembly before year-end
British-Irish Council to meet on the Isle of Man without key figures
British prime minister and Northern Ireland’s First Minister will not be in attendance
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