By Daniel McConnellUpdate 7.50pm: The Taoiseach has said he is happy that Communications Minister Denis Naughten did not reveal any confidential information in his phone call to an INM lobbyist. Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy said there was "absolutely" no need for Mr Naughten to resign. [/quote]Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan said he was satisfied no confidential information was given out by Mr Naughten. [/quote]Leo VaradkarEarlier: Denis Naughten denies divulging 'insider information' to INMBy Juno McEnroeUpdate 5pm: Communications Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed he told a PR executive for INM he would "likely" refer a merger with the Celtic Media group to the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. Speaking in the Dáil, Minister Naughten said he had “acted to the letter of the law”.

Source: Evening echo April 18, 2018 16:41 UTC