Fennelly Fallout: Labour: Attorney General must not be made scapegoat

Labour has insisted attorney general Máire Whelan must not be made a “scapegoat” for the Fennelly report crisis.

Public Expenditure and Reform Minister Brendan Howlin said there is no risk of the situation occurring despite reports the Labour appointee could be sacrificed in order to quell public concern over the issue.

Responding to moves from Sinn Féin to put down a motion of no confidence in both Mr Kenny and Ms Whelan, Mr Howlin said the long-time Labour member will not be removed.