Turmoil in Sinn Fein after revelation that matter related to Brian Stanley's exit referred to gardai

"A complaint was made to the party against deputy Stanley at the end of July and the party procedures kicked in, a disciplinary panel, as per our rules."

"Following Mr Stanley's resignation announcement on Saturday, Ms McDonald said further legal advice was sought and the matter was then referred to An Garda Síochána yesterday."

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