The first minister faces demands to make a statement to MLAs about how Michael McMonagle was dealt with.
The First Minister Michelle O'Neill is facing demands to make a statement to MLAs about how her party dealt with its former press officer and now convictedOver the weekend O'Neill admitted "serious omissions" from earlier accounts given by the party about work references provided for McMonagle to his new employer the British Heart Foundation.Why provide references?
We now know from the British Heart Foundation Sean Mag Uidhir and Caolan McGinley raised no concern about McMonagle's suitability for employment or referenced the ongoing police investigation. O'Neill has described that as a "serious omission" from earlier accounts. She said the manager did not inform the party leadership.
He also argued that at the time McMonagle was facing accusations and there was no way of knowing if he would ultimately be charged. How can Michelle O'Neill insist she did not see McMonagle at an event at Stormont despite standing just yards from him?
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