Adams questions Hogan nomination

Environment Minister Phil Hogan’s expected nomination as Ireland’s EU commissioner in Brussels has been questioned after a number of controversial appointments he made to State bodies.

Sinn Féin highlighted his appointment of seven former Fine Gael and Labour politicians to State boards, as well as an official to the planning authority, An Bord Pleanála.

Party leader Gerry Adams told the Dáil that the controversial appointments raised questions about Mr Hogan’s suitability as a candidate to represent Ireland in Brussels.