OCI rejects Brendan Howlin’s ticket scandal inquiry claims

The Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) has slammed claims by Labour leader Brendan Howlin that it is precluded from co-operating with the State Inquiry into the Games ticket scandal.

OCI rejects Brendan Howlin’s ticket scandal inquiry claims
Thu, 25 Aug, 2016 - 01:00
Daniel McConnell

Mr Howlin said that under its own rules, the OCI was potentially unable to co-operate fully with the inquiry, launched by Sports Minister Shane Ross.

The OCI last night released a statement in which it rejected the claims.

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