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 issues did the speaker mention as more pressing than the nomination of the PAC chair?

What concerns were raised about the handling of the situation by the Sinn Fein party leader?