Eoghan Murphy to lead investigation into probe over council 'protection money' probe

The Government has launched an independent investigation into revelations that Dublin City Council officials advised firms to pay over €500,000 in protection money to two criminals, amid growing questions over who knew about the scandal.

Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy confirmed that he has scrapped the council’s own inquiry and will impose his own investigation — despite opposition claims it is an attempt to silence growing criticism over the Government’s handling of what happened.