Distraction of the Fine Gael leadership contest was likely cause of government voting gaffe

Labour Party motion proposing to delay the AIB stake sale that was passed by the Dáil in an apparent gaffe due to the distraction of the Fine Gael leadership contest. Sources close to the Government said they would ignore the motion.

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