Mary Lou McDonald ‘profoundly shocked’ at Dowdall’s criminal past

The transcript discusses the shock and disbelief surrounding an individual's involvement in criminal activities, which was unexpected by many, including the speaker. The courts are now handling the case, and there is a strong call for justice. The incident has had a damaging impact on the political party, although the speaker believes people understand they were unaware of the individual's criminal actions. The community, particularly in Dublin's north inner city, is also shocked, and the speaker assures that had they known, the individual would not have been associated with them.

What was the speaker's initial reaction to discovering the individual's criminal activities?

• Indifference

• Amusement

• Profound shock

• Anger

What does the speaker suggest should happen to those involved in criminality?

• They should be given a second chance

• They should be ignored

• They should face the full rigour of the law

• They should be forgiven

How does the speaker describe the impact of criminal activities on their constituency?

• It has been beneficial

• It has been negligible

• It has borne the brunt of violence and thuggery

• It has improved community relations

What does the speaker say about their knowledge of the individual's criminal involvement?

• They suspected it

• They had no notion of it

• They ignored it

• They were fully aware

How was the individual perceived in the community before the revelation of their criminal activities?

• As an outsider

• As a notorious criminal

• As a controversial figure

• As a person of very good standing