O’Brien invite creates rift in Cabinet

Denis O’Brien is entitled to “due process” over the Moriarty Tribunal findings, a senior Fine Gael minister has said.

Health Minister James Reilly’s comments came as Taoiseach Enda Kenny refused to rule out Mr O’Brien being invited to future Government events.

However, Labour ministers have made clear their unease about Government members interacting with Mr O’Brien. Housing Minister Jan O’Sullivan became the latest to speak out yesterday, saying she would not put Mr O’Brien on any invite list under her control.