Sinn Féin senator only returned money paid in error two days ago

Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald TD, who accepted the resignation of the party members who received money in error and did not return it. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

The money incorrectly paid to a Sinn Féin senator and her husband in late March was only paid back on Tuesday this week, the Irish Examiner can reveal.

Derry Senator Elisha McCallion and two others have resigned from the party after failing to return money paid to them in error.