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Connolly defends hiring a woman with a gun crime past, sparking backlash from Ireland’s Taoiseach.
Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly faces criticism from Taoiseach Micheál Martin over hiring a woman with a past gun crime conviction, which he called a “serious lack of judgment.” Connolly said the woman was recommended, had served her sentence, and was deemed suitable for a short-term role, though she was unaware of ties to Eirigi, an organization opposing the Irish peace process.
The woman left before completing a clearance process.
Connolly emphasized rehabilitation and fairness, while Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald supported her.
Martin also downplayed campaign errors by Fianna Fáil, including unauthorized drone footage and a photo featuring the Defence Forces chief.
Connolly defiende la contratación de una mujer con un pasado de crimen con armas de fuego, provocando la reacción del Taoiseach de Irlanda.