FF activist who objected to gender quota rule for political funding ordered to pay legal costs

Fianna Fáil activist Brian Mohan is facing a substantial legal costs bill over his failed challenge to the constitutionality of a law linking State funding of political parties to meeting gender quota targets when selecting general election candidates.

FF activist who objected to gender quota rule for political funding ordered to pay legal costs

Fianna Fáil activist Brian Mohan is facing a substantial legal costs bill over his failed challenge to the constitutionality of a law linking State funding of political parties to meeting gender quota targets when selecting general election candidates, writes Ann O'Loughlin.

The three-judge Court of Appeal ruled today that Mr Mohan must pay the costs of his unsuccessful appeal against a High Court finding he lacked the necessary legal standing to bring the case.

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