John Halligan: It was an innocent mistake

Junior minister John Halligan has said he will not appeal the decision which found he discriminated against a female official in a job interview by asking if she was married.

Speaking to the Irish Examiner from Thailand, Mr Halligan denied he had said he would appeal, as reported in some media outlets, and confirmed he would now not be appealing.

He also offered a fulsome apology for the incident. “I am so sorry but this was an innocent mistake. I accept the ruling,” he said.