Lawyers claim declaration of unlawful action against PAC towards Angela Kerins would have 'chilling' effect on parliamentary committees

A declaration by the Supreme Court that the Dáil Public Accounts Committee acted unlawfully towards former Rehab CEO Angela Kerins would have a “chilling” effect on the work of parliamentary committees, lawyers for the State and PAC have told the court.

Lawyers claim declaration of unlawful action against PAC towards Angela Kerins would have 'chilling' effect on parliamentary committees

A declaration by the Supreme Court that the Dáil Public Accounts Committee acted unlawfully towards former Rehab CEO Angela Kerins would have a “chilling” effect on the work of parliamentary committees, lawyers for the State and PAC have told the court.

The seven-judge court today reserved its final decision on Ms Kerins’ appeal over her treatment at two PAC hearings in February and April 2014.

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