Paschal Donohoe taking Dooley and Collins' explanations of Dáil voting 'at face value'

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has piled fresh pressure on Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin after saying any Dáil vote sanctions against TDs Timmy Dooley and Niall Collins are up to the opposition leader.

Mr Donohoe made the comment as he separately claimed he has to take Mr Dooley and Mr Collins widely criticised explanation of what happened "at face value" unless more information emerges.