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Does the State’s ethics watchdog lack teeth?

The Standards in Public Office Commission has a toothless character. That’s according to People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy, who was speaking after the State’s ethics watchdog revealed it will not be investigating former junior minister Damien English over a 2008 planning application for his family home. Paul Murphy alongside Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator and Seanad Spokesperson on Justice joined us on Newstalk Breakfast.

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07.20 12 Jun 2023


Does the State’s ethics watchdog lack teeth?


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07.20 12 Jun 2023


The Standards in Public Office Commission has a toothless character.

That’s according to People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy, who was speaking after the State’s ethics watchdog revealed it will not be investigating former junior minister Damien English over a 2008 planning application for his family home.

Paul Murphy alongside Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator and Seanad Spokesperson on Justice joined us on Newstalk Breakfast.


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