The former DUP leader was convicted last week of a number of sex offences

The Stormont Speaker said Donaldson had tried to ‘extinguish’ his career.

Sinn Fein has called on the Stormont Speaker to step aside pending a DUP investigation into claims of inappropriate behaviour by Donaldson.

Edwin Poots has faced pressure from Stormont parties over his role in an incident where a woman raised concern about behaviour by Jeffrey Donaldson.

The Stormont Speaker made a statement to MLAs on Monday.

The DUP leader said his party was not made aware of allegations against the former MP.

The Northern Ireland Assembly debated revelations about the conduct of Jeffrey Donaldson.

Party leader Naomi Long said transparency was needed around the actions of members of the DUP leadership in relation to further allegations.

Independent unionist MLA Doug Beattie described ‘important and reasonable questions which require clear and transparent answers’.

David Graham was speaking as further allegations around the disgraced former leader’s behaviour continue to emerge.

It will probe who knew what in terms of claims of inappropriate behaviour by the convicted paedophile before his arrest over historical sex offences.

Jeffrey Donaldson’s solicitor John McBurney said Donaldson has signed letters requesting those moves.

The judge at Newry Crown Court could issue a number of treatment orders or else an absolute discharge.

Jeffrey Donaldson’s victims were commended for their bravery and dignity in the chamber he once served in.

Former DUP leader Donaldson was convicted on Monday at Newry Crown Court on 18 sex offences.

The former DUP leader was found guilty of 18 historical sexual offences against two women when they were children.

Two women accused the former DUP leader of sexual assault.

The former DUP leader is facing 18 sex abuse allegations.

The former DUP leader denies 18 sex offences against two women.

The former DUP leader is accused of 18 historical sex offences.

The jury will retire to consider its verdict after Judge Paul Ramsey finishes delivering his charge.

Two witnesses have accused the former DUP leader of sexual offences.

Closing speeches have begun in the trial of the former DUP leader over historical sexual offences at Newry Crown Court.

The former DUP leader has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.

The 63-year-old has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.

The former MP and DUP leader was cross-examined over two days in Newry Crown Court.

The former DUP leader, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.

The former DUP leader was giving evidence at his sexual offences trial at Newry Crown Court.

The ex-MP, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.

The ex-MP, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.

Defence barrister Kieran Vaughan called the ex-MP as a witness in the trial at Newry Crown Court.

Donaldson, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences while Eleanor Donaldson is facing a trial of the facts.

The jury at Newry Crown Court have been hearing further police interviews with the Donaldsons following their arrest in 2024.

The former DUP leader is on trial at Newry Crown Court over historical sex offence allegations.

The former MP is accused of using a light to stare at an alleged victim.

The former MP and DUP leader, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.

Ex-MP Jeffrey Donaldson, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.

The woman, known as complainant B, is the older of two alleged victims who have accused the former DUP leader of sexual abuse.

The complainant told Newry Crown Court of hearing the former DUP leader’s ‘heavy breathing’ during the alleged sexual assault.

The 63-year-old former MP has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.

The former DUP leader, who denies all charges against him, arrived at Newry Crown Court shortly after 9am on Tuesday as his trial continues.

The former MP, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.

The trial is taking place at Newry Crown Court.