Independents call on Ming to quit

Independent TDs have rounded on Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan and called on the outspoken politician to leave the Dáil’s technical group because his penalty points shame is distracting from business.

Mr Flanagan admitted recently that gardaí quashed penalty points he received for using his phone while driving, and said that his role in their cancellation was “corrupt”.

Waterford TD John Halligan said this was a “very serious statement” for any TD to make.