Harris claims Sinn Fein ‘duped people of Ireland’ over O Donnghaile exit as Doherty accuses Stanley of ‘lashing out ’Sinn Fein duped the people of Ireland” about the reason why a Senator who was caught texting a teenage boy resigned, Taoiseach Simon Harris has claimed. Harris Blunty has Said, SF have Lied to the people of Ireland? Serious Accusations? Ask for Doherty, well, he should Shut Up.

t comes as the party’s war of words with former TD Brian Stanley continues as Pearse Doherty accuses the PAC Chairman of “lashing out” after getting into a “difficult spot” due to allegations about his behaviour.GLOWING TRIBUTE

However, at the time of his resignation in December last year Mary Lou McDonald issued a glowing exit tribute to the Belfast based Senator and claimed he was standing down over health issues – with no mention of the text scandal which was hidden from the public until this week.