High Court places temporary stay on ethics investigation into Kerry councillor

The High Court heard that a complaint was made against Breandan Fitzgerald with regards to voting on an aspect of a draft local area plan

The stay is to remain in place until the matter returns before the court in two weeks' time. File photo

A temporary stay has been placed by the High Court on an ongoing investigation being conducted by Kerry County Council into a complaint made against one of its elected members.

The stay was granted by Mr Justice Charles Meenan in favour of councillor Breandan Fitzgerald from Dingle, who represents the Castleisland-Corca Dhuibhne electoral area in Co Kerry.