Taoiseach Should Confirm Whether or Not Alleged Russian Oireachtas Asset is a Threat to National Security – Tóibín
Aontú Leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín stated:
The Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and the Minister for Justice receive National Security updates on a regular basis. If there is indeed an Oireachtas member who has engaged with, and operated in the interests of Russian intelligence, it is impossible to imagine that this individual has not been brought to the attention of the Taoiseach, Tánasite and Minister for Justice. The Taoiseach knows who is the alleged Russian asset in the Oireachtas is. The Taoiseach should end speculation and confirm whether or not alleged Russian Oireachtas asset is a threat to National Security.
Elected representatives have a legal, ethical and political responsibility to represent the bests interests of their constituents. It is impossible to fulfil these responsibilities and work in the interests of a foreign power such as Russia at the same time. Democracy should operate on the basis of transparency and accountability. If these allegations are true this democratic transparency and accountability have been totalled in this case.
If these allegations have no basis in fact the Taoiseach should also state this and put an end to the speculation and rumour mill.