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02/09/2015
Sinn Féin Calls For Taoiseach To Resign - Fennelly Report
Sinn Féin is calling on the Taoiseach to resign with immediate effect following the publication of the Fennelly Report.
The party is expected to introduce a motion of no confidence in the Taoiseach and the government at the earliest opportunity and is demanding that the Dáil be reconvened next week.
Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams said: "No amount of spin by the government or clever use of words in the Fennelly Report can disguise the fact that the Callinan debacle has revealed how dysfunctional this government is.
"It is clear that the Taoiseach's deliberate actions led to the resignation of the Garda Commissioner. In effect, Commissioner Callinan was sacked.
"The shameful defence of Enda Kenny by the Labour Party and by Fine Gael Ministers is evidence of how far the government parties are prepared to go to protect their own narrow party political self-interest.
"The Taoiseach's position is untenable. He should resign.
"The government's position is equally untenable. There should be a general election."
(CD)
The party is expected to introduce a motion of no confidence in the Taoiseach and the government at the earliest opportunity and is demanding that the Dáil be reconvened next week.
Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams said: "No amount of spin by the government or clever use of words in the Fennelly Report can disguise the fact that the Callinan debacle has revealed how dysfunctional this government is.
"It is clear that the Taoiseach's deliberate actions led to the resignation of the Garda Commissioner. In effect, Commissioner Callinan was sacked.
"The shameful defence of Enda Kenny by the Labour Party and by Fine Gael Ministers is evidence of how far the government parties are prepared to go to protect their own narrow party political self-interest.
"The Taoiseach's position is untenable. He should resign.
"The government's position is equally untenable. There should be a general election."
(CD)
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