Ireland ‘duped’ by Sinn Féin record on scandals, Taoiseach says

Simon Harris said there are 'still unanswered questions and a need for more clarity' from Mary Lou McDonald on a number of issues.

Taoiseach Simon Harris (Niall Carson/PA)

Sinn Féin “duped” Ireland’s public and parliament, the Taoiseach has said as he called for more clarity on a series of scandals dogging the party.

It comes as pressure increases on Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald to steer her party through several controversies that have arisen in recent weeks, culminating in her giving a statement to the Dáil on Tuesday afternoon.