Taoiseach refuses Murphy's Jobstown Dáil deal

Paul Murphy yesterday wrote to the Ceann Comhairle to say he is happy to take questions in the Dáil if it means members of the opposition get the opportunity to grill Mr Collins. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

The Taoiseach has ruled out Niall Collins taking questions in the Dáil in exchange for People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy doing the same concerning the 2014 Jobstown protest.

Mr Murphy said he would be happy to answer Dáil questions on the Jobstown water protests if it means politicians get a chance to probe Fianna Fáil junior minister Niall Collins. But Leo Varadkar said it would be “cynical” and “unacceptable” for that to happen.