Varadkar's position is 'absolutely' tenable, says Justice Minister

Leo Varadkar. File picture: Rolingnews.ie

The Justice Minister says that the Tánaiste's position is "absolutely" tenable and that nothing he did in passing a confidential document to a GP's union was illegal.

Helen McEntee said that the content of the deal made with the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) was made public in early April last year, at least six days before the contract was sent to former NAGP President Dr Maitiú Ó Tuathail and said that Leo Varadkar's motivation was to ensure that "a good GP deal" was supported by doctors.