Phil Hogan made second Kildare visit before Brussels return

European Commissioner for Trade Phil Hogan attended the Oireachtas golf society dinner that breached public health guidelines. His movements in Kildare before and after the dinner have also come under scrutiny. File picture.

It has emerged EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan visited Kildare again before returning to Brussels.

A spokesperson says it was not in breach of Covid-19 regulations as he was in Kildare to collect his belongings.