Mary Lou McDonald urged to address 'disturbing' revelations about former press officer

Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald. Two party officials provided a reference for their former colleague who has pleaded guilty to child sex offences.

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has been called on to make a statement to the Dáil on a former party press officer who has pleaded guilty to child sex offences.

It has also emerged that two Sinn Féin officials provided a reference for their former colleague.