'I have meditated on this': Phil Hogan speaks on EU resignation

Phil Hogan said he "deeply regrets" that his trip to Ireland has caused so much upset, anger and concern to people. Picture: Gareth Chaney

Phil Hogan has resigned from his role as EU commissioner for trade, stating his role in the golfgate scandal was “a distraction” from the work he was doing. Mr Hogan was one of over 80 people to attend the Oireachtas Golf Society event last Wednesday night. He also came under fire for his travel in Ireland in recent weeks.

Speaking to RTÉ's Tony Connelly, Hogan said he "deeply regrets" that his trip to Ireland has caused so much upset, anger and concern to people.