Fine Gael committee to decide on Mitchell’s fate

Fine Gael has yet to decide on the fate of TD Olivia Mitchell, ministers have indicated.

The Mahon Tribunal found that Ms Mitchell had accepted an “inappropriate” £500 donation from lobbyist Frank Dunlop ahead of the 1992 general election in which she was a candidate.

An internal party committee is examining what, if any, disciplinary action should be taken against Ms Mitchell as a result.