Shatter faces mounting calls to resign ministry

Justice Minister Alan Shatter faced calls to resign amid attacks on his position and claims that the public were appalled at the way the Garda Commissioner was shafted to save his skin.

Fianna Fáil dismissed claims the minister was hardworking and, instead, said Mr Shatter had moved from to crisis to crisis in the year since there was last a previous Dáil vote of no confidence in him.

Justice spokesman Niall Collins led the charge during the party’s motion of no confidence as Opposition TDs attacked the minister’s character and actions in his department.