The Fianna Fáil Minister has denied this happened and has claimed the Garda record on the Pulse system is “incorrect”. A complaint by Mr Cowen about the leak has been referred to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission. Minister for Transport and Green Party leader Eamon Ryan said on Monday the story “isn’t going away” and there was a need for “further clarity” from Mr Cowen. Green Party deputy leader and Minister for Arts, Culture and Tourism Catherine Martin said while Mr Cowen had made a full apology last week, a further explanation was needed. ‘Stupid mistake’However, Fine Gael Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys defended Mr Cowen.

Source: The Irish Times July 14, 2020 01:50 UTC