Latest: GLEN accepts resignation of ‘tireless champion’ Kieran Rose

Kieran Rose says he regrets that financial arrangements made between him and GLEN are contributing to controversy.

Update 8.20pm: In a statement GLEN said: "The Gay and Lesbian Equality Network (GLEN) has with regret today accepted the resignation of Kieran Rose from the board.

“The use of GLEN funds to finance Mr Rose’s Seanad campaign was done without the knowledge of the board and only recently came to our attention.