Revelations over Michael McMonagle references are deeply concerning –  Taoiseach

The Taoiseach said it was an issue of child protection and added that he hoped Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald would answer “legitimate questions” on the matter

Simon Harris said revelations that two Sinn Fein press officers provided a reference for a former colleague who later admitted sex offences are deeply disturbing 

Revelations that two Sinn Féin press officersprovided a reference for a former colleague who later admitted sex offences are “deeply disturbing”, Taoiseach Simon Harris has said.

Mr Harris said it was an issue of child protection and added that he hoped Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald would answer “legitimate questions” on the matter.