Government ministers criticise Mary Lou McDonald for comments regarding IRA crimes

Ms McDonald told Newstalk radio that the 'corrosive damage' caused by gangland crimes are no comparison to IRA activities. Picture: Damien Storan/PA

Two Government ministers have hit out at Mary Lou McDonald for saying there is a difference between gangland criminals and members of the IRA.

Ms McDonald told Newstalk radio that a discussion on having members of the party who have convictions for their role in The Troubles was "one discussion", but gangland crime was another.