Gsoc leaked sensitive complaint file

Gsoc leaked a complainant’s entire case file – which concerned a sensitive, personal matter – to another person with the same name.

More than 150 acres of farmland, a property portfolio, a beauty salon: One Fine Gael councillor failing to declare

A Fine Gael Meath county councillor didn’t declare his ownership of 150 acres of farmland, a significant property portfolio, rental income he receives, as well as a beauty salon.

Establishment media lobbied government for legal requirement that job vacancies be advertised in newspapers

Establishment media lobbied government in an attempt to force employers to advertise certain job vacancies in newspapers.

Fingal County Council deputy chief executive didn't declare rent contract, owns €3 million property portfolio

Fingal County Council’s deputy chief executive didn’t declare a rental contract she has with the local authority – and only submitted an amended declaration after The Ditch requested a copy of the staff ethics register. 

Fine Gael councillor falsely claimed to be ‘single parent’ renter on planning application for second house

A Fine Gael councillor falsely claimed to be a “single parent” living in rented accommodation to secure planning permission to build a second house. 

IDA Ireland missed Justice Department deadline to comply with US law

IDA Ireland missed a US Department of Justice (DOJ) deadline to comply with US legislation – having previously breached the law for almost a decade.

Sinn Féin TD didn't mention payments received for housing refugee in anti-open borders Dáil speech

Sinn Féin TD and party justice spokesperson Pa Daly is receiving €800 a month tax-free for housing a Ukrainian refugee in his second home in Dublin. 

IDA Ireland broke US law – didn’t register 15 senior employees with US Justice Department till last year

IDA Ireland breached federal laws by failing to declare 15 senior employees with the US Department of Justice (DOJ).

Planning cash objector, ex-Fine Gael candidate has delayed Tara Mines project for more than a year

A former Fine Gael local election has delayed a major Tara Mines project for more than a year after he submitted a bogus planning appeal to An Bord Pleanála. Tara Mines was forced to close earlier this year, resulting in the loss of more than 650 jobs. 

IDA Ireland admits to repeatedly breaking US law in failing to disclose its finances and activities

IDA Ireland has admitted to repeatedly breaking US law in failing to appropriately declare its finances or activities to the US government for seven years in a row.

Planning cash objector was Fine Gael election candidate

A man who lodged planning objections to secure cash payments from property developers is a former Fine Gael election candidate and party official. 

Comment: McGregor and Gript may act the rebel - but neither have any interest in challenging power

I mean the shit was all bad just a week ago  - J Cole