Justice Minister calls for full investigation into 'illegal act' of TDs voting for absent colleagues

Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan has insisted a full investigation into the "illegal act" of TDs voting for colleagues while they are physically absent is needed - claiming some votes could be cast while TDs are out on "a skite".

Justice Minister calls for full investigation into 'illegal act' of TDs voting for absent colleagues

Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan has insisted a full investigation into the "illegal act" of TDs voting for colleagues while they are physically absent is needed - claiming some votes could be cast while TDs are out on "a skite".

Mr Flanagan confirmed he wrote to Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl over the weekend seeking the investigation as he suggested a wider review of all TDs - and not just those caught up in the current furore - is needed.

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