The Tanaiste says the Dáil should not become a "slave" to what he describes as "organised political campaigns" by news outlet, The Ditch.
The online platform published a series of articles surrounding Minister of State Niall Collins, and the decision by Limerick Council to sell land on the open market in 2007.
Minister Collins will make a statement this afternoon in relation to this issue, but will not be answering questions from the opposition.
Tanaiste Micheal Martin says he doesn't believe The Ditch is an independent news outlet,
Tánaiste Micheál Martin criticises online publication The Ditch under Dáil privilege as he accused them of launching political campaigns to “undermine character and reputation”. pic.twitter.com/dE76yGvHDu
— Irish Daily Mirror (@IrishMirror) April 27, 2023
Minister of State Niall Collins says his wife did not benefit from his attendance at a Bruff Local Electoral Area meeting in 2007.
The Junior Minister admits "it would have been better" if he hadn't attended the meeting, in which Limerick County Council land - which would eventually be sold to his wife - was being discussed.
In a statement to the Dail this afternoon, Minister Collins said when the proposal was put forward, neither he nor his wife were interested in purchasing the land.
