Mystery Politician At Centre Of Spy Allegations Should Reveal Their Identity, Says TD

Thursday, 10 October 2024 14:27

By Martin Osborne

Several senators used their speaking time yesterday to declare they’re not the Russian spy, who has been given the code name ‘Cobalt’.

The politician at the centre of the Russian spy allegations is being urged to make themselves known.

A report in the Sunday Times alleged a member of the Oireachtas was recruited as a Russian agent.

Several senators used their speaking time yesterday to declare they’re not the Russian spy, who has been given the code name ‘Cobalt’.

Fianna Fáil senator Timmy Dooley says the mystery person should declare who they are.

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