Paul Murphy wins order quashing Sipo refusal to investigate Leo Varadkar allegations

Mr Justice Barry O'Donnell directed that the matter go back to the Standards in Public Office (Sipo) for further consideration

Paul Murphy brought judicial review proceedings arguing, among other things, that the Sipo reached its decision in a manner that breached fair procedures and due process. File Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy has won a High Court challenge over the ethics watchdog's refusal to carry out an investigation into allegations that former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar leaked a confidential GP contract document to a friend.

Mr Justice Barry O'Donnell ruled Mr Murphy was entitled to an order quashing the Standards in Public Office (Sipo) decision and directed that the matter go back to Sipo for further consideration.