Ceann Comhairle orders 'urgent' probe after FF TD's Dáil votes recorded despite him being absent

THE CEANN COMHAIRLE has ordered a report for his “urgent attention” after a Fianna Fáil frontbencher had votes recorded despite him being absent from the Dáil.

“Further to media reports on votes in the Dáil last Thursday 17 October 2019, I have asked the Clerk of the Dáil to prepare a report on the conduct of the votes for my urgent attention,” he said. “I understand from my colleague Niall Collins, who was sitting beside my seat, that he pressed my voting button under the mistaken belief that I was at the back of the chamber on the phone,” Dooley said.

Criticising Dooley, Fine Gael TD Noel Rock said voting on legislation is one of the most important jobs a TD has. “There’s no material impact, but look, there was a misunderstanding and the record needs to be corrected,” he said.

Never trusted him or voted for him he turned his back on his electorate over the heathrow slots. Should start the May fein party

Abstentionist TD

Disgraceful behaviour in the Dail by Neil Collins TD.

This is appalling, comparable to an individual clocking in for an individual to work when they were absent !! In this instance they were dismissed, should the same apply ?

MaryOGrady8 This is remarkable. This gentleman is obviously displaying the characteristics of bi-location, something noticed only in those of great personal sanctity. The removal of the Catholic Church from public life is not seeing the end of holiness.

Who in the name of god votes these cowboys in repeatedly?

A blatant breach of democracy. Is nothing sacred?

'WHAT' 😡

dubhghaill2 What was the CC doing on said days?

Old habits die hard for FF

Timmy no loss anyway only time u see him his when he wants votes after good luck

How likely is it that this is not the first time this has happened?

He has to go, his integrity is gone.

This shower fiannafailparty are still as crooked as ever!! And they want us to take them seriously? Not a Hope!!!

This is an assault on our constitution

Wonder how many times he has claimed expenses while being absent

A misunderstanding, a collision between the truth and lies.

Two offenders so.

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