Junior Minister Says Govt. "Moving On" From Merriongate.

Monday, 9 August 2021 11:22

Chambers says lessons will be learned from the controversy.

A Junior Minister says Government are 'moving on' from the 'Merrion gate' incident.

The Attorney General determined the controversial gathering at the Merrion Hotel didn't break Covid regulations.

Fianna Fáil mounts major defence of Varadkar over Zappone party debacle https://t.co/XyYFlc9pcs
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However it may not have been in line with industry guidelines, with Failte Ireland seeking clarity on the rules just weeks before the event took place.

Minister Jack Chambers says lessons will be learned from the controversy

The Green Party leader has admitted the recent event at the Merrion Hotel has undermined public confidence in the Government.

But both the Greens and Fianna Fáil at Cabinet are likely to back Leo Varadkar after his attendance at the party.

Our Political Correspondent Seán Defoe reports

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