Gardaí to investigate claims against Nulty

Gardaí are to investigate claims the former Dublin West TD Patrick Nulty sent inappropriate messages to a schoolgirl.

Mr Nulty resigned on Saturday night after admitting sending a series of messages over Facebook.

It is understood the girl's mother made a formal complaint to Gardaí over the weekend.

Gardaí are expected to question the former Deputy as well as examine his computers and mobile phone.