Flynn and Dempsey take fight to Ahern

BEVERLY FLYNN last night accused Taoiseach Bertie Ahern of disrespecting Fianna Fáil by ordering the party to kick her out.

Mr Ahern's get-tough strategy within FF was challenged on two fronts as Noel Dempsey scrambled to get out of a row with Mr Ahern yesterday after he appeared to directly contradict Mr Ahern's view that he had broken ethics rules.

Saying she felt let down by the manner in which her case is being handled, Ms Flynn vowed to fight the proposed expulsion next week and will appeal to her colleagues to take her part.