Tánaiste has 'total confidence' in Robert Troy following house declarations 'error'

Robert Tory, who is a junior minister in Leo Varadkar's Department, failed to declare three properties, including a house that he sold to a local authority, at a price double what he paid for it

Robert Troy said he “misinterpreted the requirements for registering interests" after failing to declare three properties. Picture: JULIEN BEHAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Leo Varadkar has expressed full confidence in Robert Troy, claiming he has given a "full explanation" of omissions in his Dáil declarations.

Mr Tory, who is a junior minister in the Tánaiste's Department, failed to declare three properties, including a house that he sold to a local authority, at a price double what he paid for it.