Hogan quiet on Priory Hall on advice of Attorney General

The Environment Minister Phil Hogan has said he is staying quiet on Priory Hall because he doesn't want anyone to "get off the hook".

Mr Hogan said he has been advised not to meet the residents by the Attorney General until the issue is before the courts again next month.

A mediation process is currently underway with retired Supreme Court Judge Joseph Finnegan due to report back on October 15.

There have been reports that that process has stalled, but Minister Hogan said he is unaware of this.

He said: "Judge Finnegan must report to the court. I have not seen anything from Judge Finnegan, he has to report to the court and I understand the day they should have that report is the 15th of October.

"Well, I am not the one who is before the court, Judge Finnegan was asked by the court to carry out this mediation, and you'll see the result of it at the same time as I will."