Many hoped Sinn Féin had transitioned to normality. Many hoped Sinn Féin could now be considered simply on the merits of their policy positions. But even before Brian Stanley left the party amid allegations and counter-allegations of misconduct, the McMonagle debacle had shattered those hopes.  The fundamental point is not about the details of the debacle. The fundamental point is that Sinn Féin is a movement which values loyalty above all. In McMonagle’s case, loyalty among some in the party trumped sex offending. But the broader implications are also chilling. Under a Sinn Féin minister for health, would the loyal…

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