Report looks set to back TD’s Gama claims

WHEN Socialist Party leader Joe Higgins first made sensational Dáil allegations of migrant labour abuse against Turkish construction firm Gama on February 9, Ceann Comhairle Rory O’Hanlon interjected.

"I advise the deputy that it is not appropriate to name a company in the House when it is not here to defend itself," came the stern rebuke.

Nevertheless, a typically animated and passionate Mr Higgins, continued to name Gama and accuse the company of paying workers as little as €2 an hour.