McDonald hits out at 'false and deeply offensive' comments made about her during Hutch trial

Mary Lou McDonald: 'I have stood resolutely on the side of the community in the fight against criminal gangs, drug dealers, and anti-social elements, and I will continue to do so.' File picture: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said she has never met or received money from Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch and has hit out at “false and deeply offensive” comments made about her during the trial.

Her comments come as The Monk has been found not guilty of the murder of David Byrne, the Kinahan gang member who was shot dead at the Regency Hotel seven years ago.