Brendan Howlin’s intervention disregarded due process and fair procedure

Brendan Howlin’s allegations have done damage without being proven, writes Cormac O’Keeffe.

IF A journalist did what Labour leader Brendan Howlin has done he or she would be sued and their career quite possibly ended. Their newspaper or broadcaster would also be sued — and given the nature of the allegations — massive damages most likely imposed, crippling the outlet.

On the basis of the information so far available, it is difficult to understand the actions of someone with the experience and standing of Howlin.