TDs ‘should refrain’ from providing character references, says Taoiseach

Former Fianna Fáil TD Jim Glennon provided a reference for a convicted sex offender

The Taoiseach said the practice of providing such references was one he was ‘not enthused about’ (Bairbre Holmes/PA)

Public representatives should “refrain” from providing character references to anyone convicted of abuse or violence, the Taoiseach has said.

It comes after former Fianna Fáil
TD Jim Glennon confirmed he had provided a reference for a convicted sex offender.