FF TDs support representations for prisoners

A NUMBER of Fianna Fáil TDs last night justified making political representations on behalf of prisoners.

The TDs were speaking during the private weekly meeting of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party at Leinster House. The issue was raised by Minister of State Tony Killeen and Cork South West TD Denis O’Donovan.

Clare TD Mr Killeen was heavily criticised in recent weeks when it emerged he had made representations seeking the early release of paedophile Joseph Nugent and killer Christopher Cooney.