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O'Neill Demands DUP Transparency After Donaldson Conviction

7/8/2026

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First Minister Michelle O'Neill accused the DUP of ignoring former leader Jeffrey Donaldson’s conduct.
O'Neill demanded transparency from Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and said party must answer who knew what and when.
Donaldson was convicted of 18 child sex-abuse counts and remains in custody awaiting sentencing.
Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said she had no reason to view Donaldson as dangerous before offences emerged and was devastated being implicated.

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First Minister Michelle O'Neill accused the DUP of ignoring former leader Jeffrey Donaldson’s conduct.
O'Neill demanded transparency from Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and said party must answer who knew what and when.
Donaldson was convicted of 18 child sex-abuse counts and remains in custody awaiting sentencing.
Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said she had no reason to view Donaldson as dangerous before offences emerged and was devastated being implicated.