Harney comes under further Dáil attack over Gama scandal

The Tánaiste has come under attack in the Dáil this morning following new revelations about the Turkish construction firm, Gama.

Labour Party leader Pat Rabbitte told the House that certain Gama employees paid no PRSI or tax to the Exchequer.

Mr Rabbitte accused former minister for enterprise, trade and employment Mary Harney of turning a blind eye to the issue, but Ms Harney claimed their working conditions had been approved by SIPTU.

"SIPTU negotiated on behalf of these workers and assured the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment that all was well," she said.