Garda chief was 'shafted' by Minister, claims Opposition

Opposition TDs have opened their debate on Justice Minister Alan Shatter with attacks on his character and claims that the Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan was "shafted" to save the Minister's political skin.

Garda chief was 'shafted' by Minister, claims Opposition
Tue, 01 Apr, 2014 - 21:22

By Juno McEnroe, Political Reporter

Opposition TDs have opened their debate on Justice Minister Alan Shatter with attacks on his character and claims that the Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan was "shafted" to save the Minister's political skin.

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