Michelle O’Neill apologises over party press officer references for Michael McMonagle

Michelle O’Neill apologised on behalf of Sinn Fein for the actions of the press officers (PictureL NI Assembly Broadcasting/PA)

Sinn Féin vice president Michelle O’Neill has apologised for “hurt and distress” after two press officers provided references for a former employee under investigation for child sex offences.

She reiterated her “anger and disgust” that the two former press officers at Stormont provided references for Michael McMonagle for a job with the British Heart Foundation (BHF).