Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has apologised to his cabinet colleagues for the controversy surrounding Michael D’Arcy's appointment to a lobbying organisation for investment bankers. Mr Varadkar said he was unaware of any issue relating to the appointment until after Mr D’Arcy resigned. Mr Varadkar also confirmed he was unware the Fine Gael senator had not contacted SIPO before he accepted the position. “It’s my understanding that Michael D’Arcy has contacted SIPO,” Mr Varadkar said. “I believe he should have contacted SIPO prior to taking up his position.

Source: Irish Independent September 29, 2020 12:22 UTC