#Golfgate latest: Phil Hogan 'in difficulty' says Coveney, Von der Leyen requests further clarification

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney said that if the Commissioner cannot adequately explain his movements in to and out of Kildare last week his position will be "in difficulty." Picture: Stephen Collins /Collins Photos Dublin

EU Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen has requested further clarification from EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan after receiving his report on his movements surrounding his attendance at the Oireachtas golf dinner in Cliffden Co Galway. 

The Irish Times reported a spokesperson for the EC President said "details matter" having received Mr Hogan's dossier and asked for more information.