FF candidate to challenge gender quota law

A Fianna Fáil candidate who was backed by Bertie Ahern is taking a High Court case against the State as he believes gender quotas are unconstitutional.

Brian Mohan had hoped to get on the Fianna Fáil ticket in the Dublin but a diktat from party headquarters that a woman be selected ruled him out. He is taking a High Court challenge over gender quotas.

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern had spoken out against gender quotas and in favour of Mr Mohan as a candidate in Dublin central ahead of the party convention last month.