TD calls for speedy conclusion of corruption probe

WATERFORD Fianna Fáil TD Ollie Wilkinson is calling for a major garda probe, which concerns allegations of planning irregularities within Waterford County Council, to be brought to a speedy conclusion with the full findings made public.

The investigation was launched by gardaí in Dungarvan in May 2005 following serious allegations of irregularities within the county council’s planning department.

In tandem with the garda probe, council officials began an internal investigation, which led to a planning official being suspended on full pay.