Attorney General Máire Whelan was privy to talks on her new position

Former Attorney General Máire Whelan remained at the Cabinet table as ministers discussed her appointment to the Court of Appeal, the Irish Examiner has learned, writes Elaine Loughlin and Daniel McConnell.

The Government has come under fire from opposition for appointing Máire Whelan to the appeals court during the final Cabinet meeting under Enda Kenny’s leadership.