Phil Hogan may seek compensation over 'Golfgate' resignation

Former EU Commissioner Phil Hogan said he “did not rule out the idea of demanding compensation for the damage suffered".

File Photo: Former EU Commissioner Phil Hogan has indicated he may look for compensation from the EU over his resignation in Aufust 2020, in the wake of the GolfGate story. Photograph: Sam Boal / RollingNews.ie

Phil Hogan, Ireland's former EU Commissioner looks set to seek compensation from the European Commission following his resignation in August 2020 over the Oireachtas golf society controversy.

Mr Hogan, in an interview with French newspaper, Libération, said he “did not rule out the idea of demanding compensation for the damage suffered".