Taoiseach’s claims to a Republic of Opportunity are a sham: Mary Lou McDonald

(Updated) The Taoiseach’s talk of a Republic of Opportunity is sham and Ireland is in reality a Republic of Opportunism for bankers, according to Sinn Féin deputy leader, Mary Lou McDonald.

Updated 10.30pm: The Taoiseach’s talk of a Republic of Opportunity is sham and Ireland is in reality a Republic of Opportunism for bankers, according to Sinn Féin deputy leader, Mary Lou McDonald.

Ms McDonald made the suggestion during heated exchanges in the Dail where she hit out at the government after it emerged AIB won’t pay tax on its profits for over 20 years.