New rules will ‘empower’ committees

The chairman of the Dáil, Ceann Comhairle Sean Ó Fearghail, has said pending reforms as to how committees operate would negate any need for sanctions for politicians who break the law.

He also said the apology he offered to former Rehab boss Angela Kerins was made in a personal capacity, as he had no authority to make it on behalf of the Dáil.