Fine Gael TD Damien English was forced to resign in January when he admitted that he had provided incorrect information on a planning application
Former Fine Gael junior minister Damien English has admitted that he was "embarrassed" and "disappointed" when he was forced to resign over providing incorrect information on a planning application.
READ MORE: Helen McEntee launches plan to prevent victims of stalking or harassment being cross-examined by perpetrator "I never denied this happened. I have took full responsibility for this. I said the information was wrong on my file. In addition to the planning application issue, it was also reported that Mr English had failed to declare ownership of a home on his Oireachtas register of members' interests.
"It’s not for me to discuss with my family business, to be honest with you on that in relation to that house," he said.
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