Taoiseach denies frustrating Laffoy

Political Reporter

Speaking at Fianna Fáil’s annual parliamentary party meeting in Sligo yesterday, Mr Ahern rejected suggestions that the Government’s official response to the criticisms contained in Ms Justice Laffoy’s resignation letter differed significantly from remarks he made immediately after the judge’s resignation when he appeared to accept in full the numerous criticisms of the judge.

“I don’t think that there’s any difference. I accept her criticisms. I accept there were delays on the fixing of legal fees and delays on the review as well. What I and the Government don’t accept is that there was any deliberate attempt or effort by the Government to in any way frustrate the good work of Justice Laffoy.”