Exclusive: Former minister Pat Carey 'satisfied' as he 'will not face prosecution' over 2015 abuse allegations

The Director of Public Prosecutions has ordered that former Fianna Fail minister Pat Carey will not face prosecution in respect of abuse allegations widely publicised in 2015.

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has ordered that former Fianna Fail minister Pat Carey will not face prosecution in respect of abuse allegations widely publicised in 2015.

The Irish Examiner has learned that Mr Carey's solicitor was informed by gardaí within the last month of the direction that he should face no further action.