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And they wonder why we are disillusioned?

Last Wednesday morning, we were told that errant TD Mick Wallace had been arrested for failing to pay his fine of €2,000 imposed because of a plane spotting session at Shannon with fellow TD, Clare Daly.

And they wonder why we are disillusioned?

Wed, 16 Dec, 2015 - 00:00

The Irish Justice system was kicking in and he would pay for his misdemeanour.

After a trip to his house to pick up some clothes and books, it was full steam ahead to Limerick Prison where Mr Wallace was to be incarcerated for 30 days.

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