Reilly demands SF repeat corruption allegations

Health Minister James Reilly has demanded Sinn Féin repeat allegations of corruption against him outside the legal protection of the Dáil.

Sinn Féin’s deputy leader Mary Lou McDonald sparked uproar among TDs when she levelled the charge in relation to the way primary care sites were selected by the minister.

Ms McDonald alleged that Dr Reilly had engaged in “sharp, corrupt practices” by including a site in Balbriggan in his Dublin North constituency to the shortlist of centres.