FF used diplomatic bag to lobby for votes

FOREIGN AFFAIRS Minister Brian Cowen said yesterday he would be ordering a review of the use of the diplomatic postbag to circulate party political material.

Fianna Fáil has come under fire from opposition parties since it emerged diplomatic staff abroad were sent campaign messages along with their voting forms.

Mr Cowen insisted there was nothing wrong with using the diplomatic bag to lobby for votes, but said he would order a review in the interests of clarity.