Prosecution of OPW proposed  for 'disturbing' bat colony

The OPW was investigated over the way refurbishments were carried out at Emo Court, Co Laois.

The Department of Housing has denied that two of its ministers gave incorrect information to the Oireachtas about the disturbance of bats at a historical mansion in Co Laois.

The Office of Public Works (OPW), which manages Emo Court near the village of Emo, Co Laois, was investigated over the manner in which refurbishments were carried out at the James Gandon-designed home.