Fine Gael vows to deal with bullying claims ‘swiftly’

Fine Gael senator Catherine Noone’s allegations of sexism and bullying against a colleague are to be investigated by party bosses.

Ms Noone, a member of the industrial and commercial panel, made the allegations at a private meeting of party TDs and senators in Leinster House on Wednesday night.

The party confirmed that its general secretary, Tom Curran, has been informed of the allegations by chairman Martin Heydon.