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Former TDB Chief Booked in Sabarimala Ghee Case
Politicshindustan-times10d ago

Former TDB Chief Booked in Sabarimala Ghee Case

Former Travancore Devaswom Board president PS Prasanth and two others have been booked by a Special Investigation Team over alleged irregularities in the procurement and supply of ghee for Sabarimala.

Report Finds Serious Dereliction of Duty in Bill Kenneally Abuse Case
Politicsirish-timesirish-independentrte-news+1the-journal2mo ago4 sources

Report Finds Serious Dereliction of Duty in Bill Kenneally Abuse Case

A final report on the Bill Kenneally abuse inquiry has found a 'clear and serious dereliction of duty' by senior gardaí and other agencies in their response to the abuse. Survivors expressed feeling 'vindicated' by the report's findings after a decade-long fight for truth.

From life coaching to painting lighthouses… what are former TDs doing after a life in politics?
Politicsirish-independent5mo ago

From life coaching to painting lighthouses… what are former TDs doing after a life in politics?

Many politicians have spent years trying to achieve their ultimate aim of a seat in the Dáil. But at the last general election in November 2024, over 50 TDs either quit politics or were rejected by the electorate and lost their seats. So how have they picked their lives up after the frenetic 24/7 routine of a backbench TD or minister – when suddenly they don’t receive phone calls at all hours of the day and night, and the chorus of social media abuse falls silent?

Former TD Confirms Giving Reference for Child Sex Offender
Politicsirish-independentrte-news3mo ago2 sources

Former TD Confirms Giving Reference for Child Sex Offender

A former Teachta Dála (TD), also known as a rugby hero and PR boss, publicly confirmed that he provided a reference for convicted child sex offender Daniel Ramamoorthy. This admission has drawn significant attention.

Court Refuses to Name Ex-TD Who Referenced Sex Offender
Politicsirish-timesirish-independentrte-news+1the-journal3mo ago4 sources

Court Refuses to Name Ex-TD Who Referenced Sex Offender

An Irish court has refused to reveal the identity of a former Teachta Dála (TD) who provided a character reference for a convicted child abuser during the offender's appeal. The judge upheld the anonymity of the former politician despite the appeal being rejected.