Teen sent inappropriate texts by former Sinn Féin senator to get apology

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said the teen will be given 'a full, unequivocal apology from me' 

Mary Lou McDonald. File picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald is to apologise to the teenager who was sent inappropriate text messages by former Sinn Féin senator Niall Ó Donnghaile.

Confirming she will correct the record on Tuesday, Ms McDonald said: “What matters is that we respond fully to the young person in question and what matters is that the Dáil record is accurate.”