FG chair: Quinn dishonours GAA role

A senior Fine Gael figure has accused the brother of bankrupt billionaire Seán Quinn of dishonouring the role of GAA president.

Party chairman Charlie Flanagan accused Peter Quinn of appearing to stand outside the law and using language from the gutter in defending his family.

“Politicians are not beyond criticism, but the uncouth language used by Mr Quinn does not befit a man who was president of the GAA, one of the most respected offices in Irish public life,” said Mr Flanagan.