Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

If a Fianna Fáil Minister entered into litigation in support of one of his or her own, as the Minister, Deputy Gormley, is doing in respect of Mr. Sweetman, the Green Party would be jumping up and down to criticise political interference. Mr. Sweetman is a former Green Party candidate. He is entitled to pursue his action but the fact that the Minister is supporting this at the taxpayer's expense creates the perception that he is on the side of Mr. Sweetman, even though the High Court has dismissed his case.

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