Minister apologises for Dáil time spent debating '30-second conversation' with INM lobbyist

Denis Naughten has said he is sorry the controversy over his conversation with a lobbyist from INM has taken up four days of attention in the Dáil.

The Minister insists he did nothing wrong when he told the PR executive the proposed takeover of Celtic Media was likely to be referred to the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland for scrutiny.