Verona Murphy says she was misled about intentions of photo, but MEP says impartiality was compromised and excuse is ‘inadequate’
Verona Murphy with Sinn Féin members in the photo call
Fine Gael MEP Regina Doherty has said it is “hard to accept” the explanation from Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy about her decision to pose for a photograph with Sinn Féin TDs and senators.
Dublin MEP Ms Doherty, who is a former government chief whip, added that a response from Ms Murphy to abuse victim Máiría Cahill about the photo was “wholly inadequate”.