FINE Gael candidates will now have to declare if they have a criminal conviction or forthcoming court cases in the wake of Deputy Maria Bailey’s controversial swing fall compensation claim case. FINE Gael candidates will now have to declare if they have a criminal conviction or forthcoming court cases in the wake of Deputy Maria Bailey’s controversial swing fall compensation claim case. Fine Gael candidates will have to declare convictions or upcoming court cases in wake of Bailey swing fall claim - VaradkarThe Dún Laoghaire TD found herself at the center of a political storm after she took out a personal injuries claim against Dublin's Dean Hotel after falling off one of their swings in July 2015. Court papers lodged on her behalf suggested the swing should have been supervised. “We are going to make it a requirement now for all candidates to make us aware of previous convictions or court cases they may be getting involved in,” he said.

Source: Irish Independent June 15, 2019 12:08 UTC