John McGuinness Published: May 4, 2014

CV: John McGuinness

Age: 59

Appearance: bespectacled and serious

Newsworthiness: the Fianna Fáil TD and head of the Public Accounts Committee has declared his ambition to lead his party

In recent times, Fianna Fáil TD John McGuinness has carved out a distinctive niche for himself and his Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in Irish politics.

McGuinness has become the witchfinder general of the public service, the charity sector, and indeed of anyone in receipt ...