The mystery TD and the character reference for a convicted child sex offender

After much speculation, a judge has refused to identify the former TD who provided a character reference for convicted child sex offender Daniel Ramamoorthy, who previously worked as an adviser for the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. The Taoiseach has said it is “not acceptable” for public representatives to give such references. So, why has the politician in question not been named?

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Host: Kevin Doyle

Guest: Catherine Fegan

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