McDonald backs Adams over McConville remark

Sinn Féin deputy leader Mary Lou McDonald has denied Gerry Adams was being “flippant” when he described the murder of mother of 10 Jean McConville as something that happens in war.

Mr Adams has always denied involvement in the notorious 1972 abduction and murder of Ms McConville.

Backing the Sinn Féin leader, Ms McDonald said he was not being “flippant”, adding: “It is absolutely true to say that awful things happen in conflict situations.