O’Neill ‘truly sorry’ that her actions at Bobby Storey funeral caused hurt

Deputy First Minster Michelle O’Neill (Liam McBurney/PA)

Stormont’s deputy First Minister has offered a “heartfelt and unreserved apology” to families bereaved in the pandemic for her actions in relation to her attendance at a large republican funeral.

As the Northern Ireland Assembly was recalled from Easter recess to debate a motion of censure against her, Michelle O’Neill told MLAs she was “truly sorry” for the hurt caused to those who had lost loved ones.