Surge in calls to reject inquiry powers

A GROUP of politicians, civil rights campaigners and lawyers have joined forces and called for a “no” vote in next week’s referendum on whether or not Oireachtas members should be given increased powers of investigation.

With just six days to go to polling day, momentum is building to reject changes to the Constitution which will give TDs and senators the powers to investigate the actions of individuals.

The 10 TDs and two senators said the “flawed” referendum had been “rushed”, adding that a yes vote would exclude any recourse to the courts for those under investigation.