Harney responsible for Gama scandal, says Higgins

TÁNAISTE Mary Harney was yesterday accused of failing to protect migrant workers at Turkish construction giant Gama despite complaints against the firm during her time as Enterprise Minister.

Challenging the Tánaiste's inaction in the Dáil yesterday, Socialist Party leader Joe Higgins said she had to carry "full personal responsibility" for the unfolding labour scandal.

The challenge came after it emerged that a rival company had made allegations of underpayment at Gama in 2003.