Michael McMonagle

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Sinn Féin does not have a culture problem, O’Neill insists

Sinn Féin does not have a culture problem, O’Neill insists

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

The Sinn Féin vice president vowed to build back trust in Sinn Féin following the recent controversies that have hit the party
O’Neill insists she can still lead as First Minister in stormy committee meeting

O’Neill insists she can still lead as First Minister in stormy committee meeting

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

The First Minister repeatedly refused to answer political questions relating to Sinn Fein controversies.
O’Neill ‘happy’ to be quizzed at Stormont committee over Sinn Féin controversies

O’Neill ‘happy’ to be quizzed at Stormont committee over Sinn Féin controversies

Mon, 21 Oct, 2024

Northern Ireland’s First Minister faced questions around revelations which have emerged about former senator Niall O Donnghaile.
O’Neill: Removal of Ó Donnghaile picture from Belfast City Hall is appropriate

O’Neill: Removal of Ó Donnghaile picture from Belfast City Hall is appropriate

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

It comes after former Lord Mayor Niall Ó Donnghaile quit Sinn Fein after allegedly sending inappropriate texts to a teenager.
Sinn Féin controversies show party is not invincible, DUP leader says

Sinn Féin controversies show party is not invincible, DUP leader says

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

Gavin Robinson said his party would continue to ask questions of Sinn Féin
McDonald defends Sinn Féin’s child protection measures amid widespread criticism

McDonald defends Sinn Féin’s child protection measures amid widespread criticism

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

The party has been dogged by a string of controversies in recent weeks.
Explained: The timeline of Sinn Féin's scandals

Explained: The timeline of Sinn Féin's scandals

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

From the Michael McMonagle controversy to Brian Stanley's resignation, the average person may well wonder when it all started to go wrong.
Pressure builds on Sinn Féin to answer ‘basic questions’ on recent controversies

Pressure builds on Sinn Féin to answer ‘basic questions’ on recent controversies

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

The Taoiseach said there was an opportunity in the Dáil on Tuesday for the party ‘to put all the information out on the table for once and for all’.
Sinn Féin says it told Stanley to go to gardaí during complaint process

Sinn Féin says it told Stanley to go to gardaí during complaint process

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

Brian Stanley accused members of Sinn Féin of orchestrating a ‘character assassination’ against him.
Taoiseach says McDonald and Stanley contradictions add ‘confusion’

Taoiseach says McDonald and Stanley contradictions add ‘confusion’

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

Brian Stanley accused members of Sinn Fein of orchestrating a ‘character assassination’ against him
Stanley claims he was subjected to ‘character assassination’

Stanley claims he was subjected to ‘character assassination’

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

A complaint was made against Brian Stanley at the end of July or early August by a long-standing member of Sinn Fein.
‘The buck stops with me’: Mary Lou McDonald defends handling of Stanley complaint

‘The buck stops with me’: Mary Lou McDonald defends handling of Stanley complaint

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

A complaint was made against then-Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley at the end of July
Sinn Féin member resigns over claims of sending inappropriate messages to teen

Sinn Féin member resigns over claims of sending inappropriate messages to teen

Sat, 12 Oct, 2024

The party member was suspended by Sinn Fein in 2023 and the incident was referred to the Police Service of Northern Ireland and social services.
Committee to seek legal advice on recalling O’Neill over McMonagle controversy

Committee to seek legal advice on recalling O’Neill over McMonagle controversy

Wed, 09 Oct, 2024

The four Executive Office ministers appeared before their scrutiny committee last week.
Sinn Féin employees giving references for shamed McMonagle was ‘unforgivable’, McDonald says

Sinn Féin employees giving references for shamed McMonagle was ‘unforgivable’, McDonald says

Tue, 08 Oct, 2024

The Sinn Féin president has hit out at the two former party press officers who provided a reference for McMonagle.
Sinn Féin has ‘real issues’ in managing response to sex crimes – Tánaiste

Sinn Féin has ‘real issues’ in managing response to sex crimes – Tánaiste

Tue, 08 Oct, 2024

Micheál Martin said he is ‘surprised’ that Sinn Fein has taken so long to respond to the controversy around ex-party press officer Michael McMonagle.
SDLP criticises timing of Sinn Féin governance overhaul

SDLP criticises timing of Sinn Féin governance overhaul

Tue, 08 Oct, 2024

SDLP MLA Matthew O'Toole said the governance overhaul is welcome - but should not have taken so long.
McDonald promises overhaul of Sinn Féin governance amid McMonagle controversy

McDonald promises overhaul of Sinn Féin governance amid McMonagle controversy

Mon, 07 Oct, 2024

The Sinn Féin leader has been under increasing pressure, including from Taoiseach Simon Harris, to address the controversy publicly.
Michelle O’Neill 'deeply sorry' for damage to charity as she faces MLAs on McMonagle row

Michelle O’Neill 'deeply sorry' for damage to charity as she faces MLAs on McMonagle row

Mon, 07 Oct, 2024

Michael McMonagle, 42, admitted a series of offences last month.
Michelle O'Neill directly employed Michael McMonagle when he worked at Stormont

Michelle O'Neill directly employed Michael McMonagle when he worked at Stormont

Mon, 07 Oct, 2024

Michael McMonagle has admitted a series of offences, including attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity.
Failure to return McMonagle’s Stormont security pass ‘concerning’, says Speaker

Failure to return McMonagle’s Stormont security pass ‘concerning’, says Speaker

Mon, 07 Oct, 2024

Edwin Poots reminded MLAs of their responsibilities when issuing and returning security passes for Parliament Buildings.
Charity has suffered ‘huge reputational damage’ over McMonagle – McKinney

Charity has suffered ‘huge reputational damage’ over McMonagle – McKinney

Mon, 07 Oct, 2024

The British Heart Foundation received references from Sinn Fein when it employed Michael McMonagle in 2022.
Sinn Féin under increasing pressure to answer questions on McMonagle references

Sinn Féin under increasing pressure to answer questions on McMonagle references

Sun, 06 Oct, 2024

SDLP leader Claire Hanna said she believes Sinn Féin vice president Michelle O’Neill should answer questions in the Assembly this week.
Calls for transparency after revelation Sinn Féin knew about McMonagle references

Calls for transparency after revelation Sinn Féin knew about McMonagle references

Sat, 05 Oct, 2024

On Saturday, the British Heart Foundation said a senior party official knew last year.
O’Neill apologises over party press officer references for McMonagle

O’Neill apologises over party press officer references for McMonagle

Sat, 05 Oct, 2024

The two press officers are no longer working for Sinn Fein or members of it.
Sinn Féin failed to return security pass of child sex offender Michael McMonagle

Sinn Féin failed to return security pass of child sex offender Michael McMonagle

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

The Assembly Commission said it moved to cancel the Stormont access pass for the former press officer this week.
Sinn Féin needs to be clear on ‘who knew what and when’ on McMonagle controversy

Sinn Féin needs to be clear on ‘who knew what and when’ on McMonagle controversy

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

Simon Harris said it was not a minor matter.
Sinn Féin answers over McMonagle controversy not satisfactory – Robinson

Sinn Féin answers over McMonagle controversy not satisfactory – Robinson

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

DUP leader Gavin Robinson accused the republican party of trying to ‘shut down’ questions over the issue.
Boutcher ‘can’t see’ how passing information on McMonagle would prejudice probe

Boutcher ‘can’t see’ how passing information on McMonagle would prejudice probe

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

He was speaking after MLA Conor Murphy indicated Sinn Fein could not have told a charity about Michael McMonagle being under investigation.
Michelle O’Neill says internal Sinn Féin inquiry into McMonagle issues ‘not required’

Michelle O’Neill says internal Sinn Féin inquiry into McMonagle issues ‘not required’

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

Sinn Féin vice president Michelle O’Neill said at Stormont that the minute she became aware of the situation, she took action
O’Neill ‘aghast’ at Sinn Féin staff’s references for colleague who later admitted sex offences

O’Neill ‘aghast’ at Sinn Féin staff’s references for colleague who later admitted sex offences

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

The Sinn Féin vice president was also asked about an event she attended in 2023 that Michael McMonagle was at.
Revelations over Sinn Féin references are deeply concerning, Taoiseach says

Revelations over Sinn Féin references are deeply concerning, Taoiseach says

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

Simon Harris said he hoped Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald would answer ‘legitimate questions’ on the matter.
Sinn Féin was not aware of McMonagle references until last week, says Conor Murphy

Sinn Féin was not aware of McMonagle references until last week, says Conor Murphy

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Two party press officers resigned after supplying references for the former colleague who later admitted a number of sex offences.
Sinn Féin press officers resign after giving references for ex-colleague who later admitted sex offences

Sinn Féin press officers resign after giving references for ex-colleague who later admitted sex offences

Mon, 30 Sep, 2024

SDLP MLA Matthew O’Toole said it was a ‘serious situation’ and indicated he would be seeking further answers from the republican party.

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