McDonald defends Sinn Féin’s child protection measures amid widespread criticism

It comes after revelations that former Sinn Féin senator Niall O Donnghaile resigned from the party after sending allegedly inappropriate messages to a 17-year-old and an adult

Niall O Donnghaile asking a question to Northern Ireland Minister Steve Baker during the 62nd plenary of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly, Farnham Estate Spa and Golf Course in County Cavan, Ireland.

Former Sinn Féin senator Niall Ó Donnghaile has revealed himself as the member who left the party after allegedly sending inappropriate messages to a 17-year-old.

He was suspended by Sinn Féin in September 2023 and the incident was referred to the Police Service of Northern Ireland and social services.