"I also accept that I have caused great embarrassment to myself, my family, friends and former colleagues - this was never my intention," he said.
"Since resigning from political and public life almost a year ago and now as a private citizen, my main focus has been on improving my mental health and also supporting a relative through a challenging period of ill-health - this remains my priority..."
"This afternoon, the Dáil heard statements from parties on child protection. The decision to carve out time in the schedule came after parties demanded Sinn Féin come clarify the situation surrounding two professional references..."
"Party leader Mary Lou McDonald came under mounting pressure to answer questions on the matter, with Taoiseach Simon Harris saying Ms McDonald had 'basic questions' to answer."
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