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The text messages sent to a teen boy were reportedly not sexually explicit but were "personal" and physical in nature, as reported by the Belfast Telegraph. The Sinn Fein party became aware of the allegations three months before O Donnghaile, 39, resigned.
O Donnghaile, a leftist activist who has described himself as “vigorously antifascist,” issued an admission of guilt in a recent statement to Irish News, describing his actions as a “great embarrassment to myself, my family, friends and former colleagues.” The Times reported that he continued to be paid until earlier this year.
Sinn Fein Deputy Leader Pearse Doherty confirmed that they had received an official complaint about the former senator's misconduct, but denied allegations to NewsTalkFM that the party intentionally covered up the scandal, citing O Donnghaile's alleged history of mental health issues as an excuse at the time.
“Niall O Donnghaile not only lost his membership of the party, but he lost his job and he lost everything that was actually important to him…and that was the consequences of what we believe were very inappropriate actions,” Doherty said.
After the senator resigned from parliament, party officials and former colleagues supported him despite being allegedly being aware of the allegations.
Mary Lou McDonald, Sinn Fein's party leader, praised his “diligent service” in a statement, and wished him “the very best for the future.” McDonald has not only been accused of covering up O Donnghaile’s misconduct, but also other members who have been accused of child sex crimes, including former press officer Michael McMonagle.
Opposition party leaders have called for a full investigation into the Sinn Fein's alleged cover up.
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