Shatter was ‘under a cloud for long time’

Opposition leaders have declared that Alan Shatter was living under a cloud for some time and that he had also mismanaged his portfolios while in office.

Speedy efforts were now needed to restore confidence in the administration of justice, TDs also warned, after the shock resignation of Mr Shatter from Cabinet.

Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin called for the conclusions of the Sean Guerin inquiry into alleged Garda malpractice to be published immediately to shed light on Mr Shatter’s resignation.