Two Sinn Féin press officers resigned for referencing child sex offender Michael McMonagle.

Two Sinn Féin press officers resigned after it was revealed they provided references for Michael McMonagle, a former colleague convicted of child sex offenses, including attempting to incite minors. McMonagle, who worked for Sinn Féin at the Northern Ireland Assembly before joining the British Heart Foundation, was suspended upon his arrest. The party condemned the references as unacceptable, leading to the resignations.

September 29, 2024
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