Golfgate: European Commission considers Phil Hogan's report and ‘taking note’ of lockdown breach claims

The European Commission President is committed to a "comprehensive and fair assessment". File picture. 

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has “taken note” of statements by the Irish authorities claiming that EU trade commissioner Phil Hogan broke coronavirus lockdown rules.

Mr Hogan maintains he did not break any regulations while home in Ireland but Taoiseach Micheál Martin and other senior members of his Government said it was clear the EU official’s actions breached public health guidance.