'Active criminal probe' into alleged Russian agent

Garda statement contradicts claim in media report that politician had been exonerated

Garda Headquarters said the active criminal investigation is “ongoing'. File photo: Laura Hutton/RollingNews.ie

Garda Headquarters has said an active criminal investigation is “ongoing” into allegations that a national politician has links with Russian intelligence services.

The statement followed a report in The Journal on Tuesday, which said the investigation had finished and that it had “exonerated” the Oireachtas member.