Ceann Comhairle Sean Ó Fearghail seeks legal advice over TD Paul Murphy's comments

Ceann Comhairle Sean Ó Fearghail has sought legal advice on whether Solidarity-People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy’s claims three Jobstown trial gardaí committed “perjury” and “lied under oath” broke strict Dáil privilege rules.

Oireachtas officials confirmed the move last night, saying that after reviewing the Dáil transcript of the debate he has contacted the Oireachtas parliamentary legal adviser to decide whether sanctions may be required.

The legal review was prompted after Mr Murphy made the claim during a heated session of leaders’ questions, in which he was told “you’re not a victim” in the case and faced claims he threatened Taoiseach Leo Varadkar after warning him “you’re going to regret” ignoring the call for a public inquiry.