Longford County Council CEO admits breaching ethics rules

Longford County Council's chief executive has today admitted breaching ethics rules when he failed to disclose his ownership of a house bought with State funds.

Longford County Council CEO admits breaching ethics rules

Longford County Council's chief executive has today admitted breaching ethics rules when he failed to disclose his ownership of a house bought with State funds.

Tim Caffrey appeared before a hearing at the Standards in Public Office Commission today, after it emerged that he owned a property which was bought for €259,000 with money from the Department of the Environment.

He said he has always sought to comply with ethics rules - but "did not know" he had to notify Longford County Council.

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