Deputy Eugene Murphy critical of Máire Whelan’s appointment

Roscommon Galway TD Eugene Murphy claims An Taoiseach has ‘pulled a stroke’ in relation to the appointment of Máire Whelan to the court of appeal.

President Michael D.Higgins confirmed the new post yesterday despite a row among cabinet members over the controversial move.

Speaking on the Joe Finnegan show , Deputy Murphy said the decision may have contravened the confidence and supply agreement, and definitely ”shortened the odds on an election in the next 6 to 9 months”

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He added that future decisions need to be based on mutual respect…