Two Derry MLAs asked by Sinn Féin to consider their position 

Martina Anderson and Karen Mullan were told last week that they should reconsider their positions as elected representatives, as the party attempted to 'rebuild' in the city

Sinn Féin's Martina Anderson with deputy leader Michelle O'Neill: Removing Ms Anderson has been seen as a 'seismic change' by the Sinn Féin leadership as Ms Anderson's long IRA career made her 'untouchable' within Sinn Féin.

Two Sinn Féin MLAs in Derry have been asked by the party to consider their position, the Irish Examiner can reveal.

Martina Anderson and Karen Mullan were told last week that as part of a long investigation into the Derry Comhairle Ceantair launched before Christmas, that they should reconsider their positions as elected representatives, as the party attempted to "rebuild" in the city.