Eugene Regan (Fine Gael)

Politics and politicians are held in low regard. In large part, that is due to low standards in public office. However, when one raises the issue of standards in public office, it is trivialised. Debate is blocked and diverted. It is trivialised by people saying: "Sure, it is just a simple mistake." In this instance, we are dealing with the most serious issues concerning our legal system — a false accusation of criminal behaviour——