Minister bids to change Oireachtas rules in wake of Dara Murphy controversy

The Finance Minister is working to change Oireachtas rules so that former TDs can be investigated following the Dara Murphy expenses and Dáil attendance controversy.

Paschal Donohoe said Mr Murphy still has questions to answer after it was revealed that the former Cork North-Central TD claimed full Dáil expenses while also working in Brussels. However, as he is no longer a sitting TD, the Oireachtas Ethics Committee does not have any power to look into the matter.