Leo Varadkar “annoyed” at Dara Murphy for refusal to partake in expenses inquiry
The Taoiseach said that the procedure for TDs claiming travel expenses was “lax” and “wide open to abuse”. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has expressed his annoyance with Dara Murphy for what he claims is an unwillingness on Murphy’s part to participate in an inquiry into expenses claimed during his time as a TD. Murphy resigned as […]
6 years ago
Leo Varadkar says Dara Murphy may refer himself to the Oireachtas Ethics Committee
It’s one of the few ways an inquiry could take place. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has told the Dáil during Leader’s Questions that former Fine Gael TD Dara Murphy may refer himself to the Oireachtas Ethics Committee for an investigation. Varadkar said he and Murphy had discussed the prospect of such a move with advisors. Murphy […]
6 years ago
Dara Murphy resigns seat in Dáil Éireann over expenses scandal
Fine Gael TD Dara Murphy has resigned his seat in Dáil Éireann. The Cork North Central TD had been at the centre of an expenses scandal after it emerged that he had been claiming his full expenses allowance despite being mostly absent from Dáil Éireann over the last two years. Murphy had been working as […]
6 years ago