Murphy calls for answers from Collins after ‘unsatisfactory statement’ last week during sharp Dáil exchanges
Mr Collins was part of a local area committee of the council that recommended disposal of the property in 2007 when he was a member of the local authority.
Mr Murphy said he was objecting to the Dáil’s order of business this week “on the grounds that we need a question and answer session with Minister Collins”. “He did not disclose who the second proposed purchaser of the land was that the council was dealing with until quite late in the process. So I object to the order of business on the grounds that we need a question and answer session with Minister Collins this week.”
Mr Varadkar responded: “They found you not guilty of a particular offence, but given that case was even more recent, even more recent than the Bruff area local committee meeting, why is it not appropriate for deputy Murphy to come in here and take questions on that matter?”
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