Sinn Féin TD’s ‘super junior’ minister High Court challenged adjourned

Kerry TD Pa Daly’s action claiming the appointment of 'super junior' ministers is unconstitutional will be mentioned alongside People Before Profit-Solidarity TD Paul Murphy's similar proceedings on April 28

Sinn Féin TD Pa Daly's counsel told the judge his side had received opposition papers from respondents — the Taoiseach, the Attorney General and Ireland. Photo: Collins

Kerry TD Pa Daly’s High Court action claiming the appointment of “super junior” ministers is unconstitutional has been adjourned to allow for the filing of sworn statements to the court.

On Tuesday, Feichín McDonagh SC, appearing with Brendan Hennessy BL for the Sinn Féin TD, told Ms Justice Mary Rose Gearty his side had received opposition papers from respondents — the Taoiseach, the Attorney General and Ireland.