McDonald under pressure to apologise to teenager at centre of text controversy

The transcript discusses the nomination of Mairead Farrell as chair of the Public Accounts Committee by Sinn Fein, amidst a controversy involving the party leader and a teenage victim. The focus shifts to the need for an apology from the Sinn Fein leader, electoral timelines, housing targets, and other national priorities. The discussion also touches on the handling of the controversy by Deputy McDonald and the decision-making process for the PAC chair.

What is the main issue discussed in the first section regarding Sinn Fein?

• The nomination of Mairead Farrell as chair of the Public Accounts Committee

• The resignation of Senator O'Donnell

• The Finance Bill

• Housing targets

What is one of the government's priorities mentioned in the second section?

• Increasing taxes

• Setting housing targets

• Expanding military operations

• Reducing education funding

What international issue is highlighted in the second section?

• Trade agreements

• Brexit negotiations

• Palestine

• Climate change

What does the third section suggest Deputy McDonald needs to clarify?

• The age of the victim involved in the controversy

• The reason for Mairead Farrell's nomination

• The timeline for the Finance Bill

• The housing targets

What is the central focus of the third section regarding Sinn Fein?

• The Finance Bill

• The upcoming general election

• The handling of the controversy by the party leader

• The nomination process for committee chairs