Leo Varadkar under pressure to explain Michael D'Arcy appointment

Both Sinn Féin and Labour have now raised serious concerns and have sought clarity from Tánaiste Leo Varadkar (pictured) and the Standards in Public Office Commission (SIPO) on the appointment.

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar is under pressure to clarify the legality of former Minister Michael D'Arcy's appointment to an investment fund lobby group.

Mr D’Arcy, who is joining the Irish Association of Investment Managers (IAIM), spoke in the Seanad last week in favour of a bill for which funds have been lobbying for the last five years.