FG takes no disciplinary action over ‘lapgate’

Fine Gael’s Tom Barry will escape any disciplinary action despite the party describing his behaviour towards a female colleague in the Dáil chamber as “unacceptable”.

Enda Kenny declined to condemn the behaviour of the Cork East TD who grabbed Áine Collins by the waist and pulled her on to his lap.

The incident took place just before 3am as TDs gathered for a vote on a proposed amendment to the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill.