Anger as Fianna Fáil judicial jobs bill blocked

The Government has been accused of pulling a “highly disrespectful bureaucratic stroke” by blocking a Fianna Fáil bill on judicial appointments at the last minute.

The Fine Gael led minority has been accused of “subverting” the work of the Oireachtas to placate Transport Minister Shane Ross, who has refused to allow appointments be made until new rules are introduced.

Members said the stroke made a mockery of the “new politics”.