Paul Murphy seeks to challenge Sipo refusal to probe Leo Varadkar leak claim

People Before Profit-Solidarity TD Paul Murphy made a complaint in November 2020 to Sipo that Leo Varadkar provided a copy of confidential proposed GP contract agreement in April 2019 to Maitiú Ó Tuathail

Paul Murphy argues, among other things, the manner in which the Sipo decision was reached was in breach of fair procedures and due process. File picture: Gareth Chaney

The High Court is being asked to quash a refusal of the Standards in Public Office (Sipo) Commission to carry out an investigation into allegations that Taoiseach Leo Varadkar leaked a confidential GP contract document to a friend.

People Before Profit-Solidarity TD Paul Murphy is seeking to bring a court challenge against Sipo, Ireland, and the Attorney General.