McCallion remains member of Sinn Féin despite resignation from Seanad

Sinn Féin's Elisha McCallion resigned from the Seanad amid an ongoing scandal over Covid grants in the North. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Former Sinn Féin senator Elisha McCallion remains a member of the party despite resigning amid an ongoing scandal over Covid grants in the North.

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald told an online meeting of party members on Wednesday night that Ms McCallion, although resigned from her Seanad position, remains a member of the party.