Dempsey under fire over 'misuse of funds'

EDUCATION Minister Noel Dempsey was last night accused of abusing his ministerial office to advance Fianna Fáil local election candidates in June.

Mr Dempsey accepted last night that Department of Education funds were used to produce a confidential briefing document customised for Fianna Fáil local election candidates.

The document, which was obtained by TV3 News, included detailed information not available on the department's website.