Dunphy hired investigator over bouncer grope claims

EAMON Dunphy hired a private investigator to probe claims by a nightclub doorman that the television pundit groped, kissed and slapped him.

Mr Dunphy, speaking from his holiday home in France, described the allegations as completely unfounded and criticised gardaí for prolonging the investigation. A file has been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions.

"The things this man alleges never happened and I'm outraged that this is taking so long to clear up," said the 57-year-old, whose new chat show begins next month.