8 TDs call on embattled Shatter to resign over row

Eight TDs yesterday called on embattled Justice Minister Alan Shatter to resign in the wake of the alleged bugging of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman’s offices.

Independent TD Shane Ross told a news conference the minister should resign. “I think his position is untenable as a result of a series of difficulties he had got himself into.”

Former junior Health Minister Roisin Shortall claimed Mr Shatter had failed a test of both judgment and character.