Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said child sex abuse crimes committed by Jeffrey Donaldson were “evil and horrific”.The former DUP leader and MP was convicted on Monday of 18 sex offences against two women when they were children, including one count of rape.Speaking on Tuesday, Martin said: “I think the crimes committed by Jeffrey Donaldson were evil and horrific.”He said Donaldson’s denial of the offences had “added further harm and damage” to the victims.“Our hearts go out to the victims, what they went through. Absolutely abhorrent.“That man lived a lie all his life and he did great evil and great damage.” – PA[ Jury took 10 hours to decide Jeffrey Donaldson was guilty, 10 minutes to deliver verdictOpens in new window ]