Probe into inappropriate use of company card

Gardaí are still investigating the actions of a local authority employee who was sacked for the inappropriate use of a purchase card.

It has emerged that in January 2013, Westmeath County Council began an investigation into the conduct of a worker who had access to its low-value purchase card.

It was found that there had been inappropriate use of the card and the worker was sacked. The case was referred to the gardaí and the investigation is ongoing.