Glennon strikes out against Fianna Fáil dissidents

FIANNA FÁIL’S new code of conduct for TDs and senators is unnecessary and party members should be self-disciplined, according to a prominent backbencher.

FF Dublin North TD Jim Glennon is also critical of the party’s dissident backbenchers for constantly speaking out against Government decisions and party members, accusing one colleague of engaging in self-gratification.

In an effort to clamp down on backbench criticism and internal bickering, the FF leadership are currently drawing up a disciplinary code, which Deputy Glennon believes is not required: