Committee to probe Wallace’s conduct

The conduct of tax-evading TD Mick Wallace is to be probed by a Dáil committee with powers to refer the matter to the DPP.

Dáil ceann comhairle Seán Barrett insisted the “grave issues” raised by Mr Wallace’s behaviour had serious implications for democracy and needed to be investigated.

The Dáil Committee on Members’ Interests is to meet next week after taking legal advice as to whether it can investigate Mr Wallace, as the illegal act he has admitted to occurred before he became a TD.