McDowell rejects calls for wide-ranging Burke debate

Justice Minister Michael McDowell has refused to endorse calls from one of his PD colleagues for a full debate on the Ray Burke corruption scandal and Fianna Fáil’s handling of the matter.

Dun Laoghaire TD Fiona O’Malley has backed opposition calls for this week’s debate to include questions to the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and other ministers.