Sinn Féin Faces Scrutiny Over Handling of McMonagle Case

Questions arise about Sinn Féin's failure to alert a charity of a former employee's criminal investigation.

Michael McMonagle, a former Sinn Féin press officer, admitted to child sex offences and is awaiting sentencing in November.
Sinn Féin did not inform the British Heart Foundation of McMonagle's investigation when he was hired, citing concerns about prejudicing the police investigation.
Two Sinn Féin press officers resigned after providing references for McMonagle without party clearance, which was deemed 'unacceptable and wrong.'
The Police Service of Northern Ireland's Chief Constable disputed Sinn Féin's claim that informing the charity would have compromised the investigation.
Sinn Féin's failure to return McMonagle's Stormont security pass until recently has also drawn criticism, prompting calls for greater transparency.