Sinn Féin's Brian Stanley has been making the comparison.
Sinn Féin is accusing the government of double standards in the treatment of Tánaiste Leo Varadkar compared to former Minister Barry Cowen.
The Fine Gael Leader is being investigated by gardaí for leaking confidential a confidential contract two years ago but insists he didn't break the law.
Deputy Cowen disputed details of his drink driving offence in 2016 but was sacked by the Taoiseach before concluding his legal options.
Laois-Offaly TD Brian Stanley says he wasn't the only local minister to face summary justice:
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