Probe into planning corruption claims stalls

The latest inquiry into allegations of planning corruption in Donegal has run aground amid fresh uncertainty over how it should proceed.

Senior Counsel Rory Mulcahy was due to report back to Government almost a year ago, but there is now no deadline in place for completion of his work.

The Department of the Environment said: “Unforeseen delays have ensued due to ongoing clarifications being sought. However, the department is endeavouring to clarify matters in order for senior counsel to complete the review as soon as is possible.”