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Woman with Criminal Conviction 'Was Perfect for Job'

Catherine Connolly defended hiring a former �irig� member with a six-year gun crime sentence, citing rehabilitation and recommendations despite Gardaí blocking security clearance.

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Independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has defended her attempt to hire a woman with a criminal conviction saying she was "absolutely perfect" for the job.

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Woman with criminal conviction 'was perfect for job'

Independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has defended her attempt to hire a woman with a criminal conviction saying she was "absolutely perfect" for the job.

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Irish MirrorIrish Mirror
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Catherine Connolly says former Éirigi member jailed for gun crimes was 'perfect' for Leinster House job - Irish Mirror

The Áras hopeful hired Ursula Ní Shionnáin as an administrative support

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Irish IndependentIrish Independent
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Mary Lou McDonald strongly backs Áras candidate Catherine Connolly over hiring of woman convicted of gun offences

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The JournalThe Journal
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Gardaí stopped Catherine Connolly from hiring woman convicted of gun crime

The presidential candidate sought to hire Ursula Ní Shionnáin, a former Éirigí member who was sentenced to six years in jail by the Special Criminal Court.

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The Journal broke the news in Ireland on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
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