Cullen silent as ethics body waits for legal advice on fresh probe

MARTIN CULLEN will have to sweat it out for another week before learning if a fresh investigation is to be launched into the awarding of lucrative PR contracts to his political associate Monica Leech.

Yesterday, the State ethics body sought more legal advice before deciding what to do in the case.

If the Standards In Public Office Commission (SIPO) does launch a full inquiry, it will have serious political consequences for the Transport Minister as opposition parties will demand his resignation.