Paul Murphy TD (left), Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald, and Pa Daly TD pictured outside the High Court, Dublin, last December. Ministers of state attending Cabinet (or super junior ministers) are appointed by the Government on the nomination of the Taoiseach. Super junior ministers participate in Government meetings but do not vote. On Thursday, Attorney General Rossa Fanning told the three judges that Mr Daly and Mr Murphy want to apply for their legal costs. There was agreement for this among lawyers for Mr Daly and Mr Murphy.

Source: The Irish Times January 15, 2026 22:50 UTC