Varadkar: Committees must continue probes, even if it’s unpopular with politicians

Tourism Minister Leo Varadkar has said he wants Oireachtas committees to continue probing issues of public interest even if it is unpopular with some TDs and senators.

He said while politicians should never abuse privilege or power, it was their job to hold others to account and they should be supported for doing so.

“What has not gone unnoticed is the extra teeth given to Oireachtas committees as the CRC, Garda commissioner, Rehab and others can testify to.