THE OIREACHTAS Health Committee yesterday published its controversial report into the illegal nursing home charges amid accusations it had been censored to exclude criticism of former Health Minister Mícheál Martin.

An Oireachtas committee was today branded “fascist” and “anti-democratic” over its handling of a report on the illegal nursing homes charges debacle.

ANGRY Fianna Fáil backbench TDs yesterday claimed they had been misled over details of legislation which will force them to give up their council seats.

A FLORIDA politician has picked up a $1,200 (€1,111) tab following complaints about a barbeque party for 27 councillors on a visit from Ireland.

All seven places on the Seanad’s public administration committee have been filled.

Fianna Fail duo Marian Magennis and Michael Kitt have both been eliminated from the election for seats on the Seanad’s public administration panel.