Buttimer criticises boundary changes

A Fine Gael TD at risk of losing his Dáil seat has criticised the proposed changes to his constituency, saying they will disenfranchise some voters.

Jerry Buttimer’s comments came as TDs from across the political spectrum continued to digest the implications of the Constituency Commission’s recommendations.

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin reiterated his party’s belief that a fundamental opportunity for Dáil reform had been missed.