A Government TD has recused herself from the investigation into voting irregularities in the Dáil after admitting she did the same thing. The issue emerged after it was revealed in media reporting that Fianna Fail TD Timmy Dooley’s vote was recorded on six occasions despite his absence from the chamber. “I have never voted for someone who was not present in the chamber,” Ms Naughton’s statement read. “The present investigation concerns voting for members who were outside the chamber and the two are in no way comparable. “While the decision is not made lightly, it is one I am making to ensure the integrity of the process.

Source: Irish Examiner October 30, 2019 16:18 UTC