Junior minister Niall Collins strongly denies claims he did not declare home ownership on planning application

Fianna Fáil TD Niall Collins. File picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Junior Minister Niall Collins has responded to claims that he did not declare ownership on his planning application.

A statement issued by Fianna Fáil on behalf of Mr Collins outlined his stance on the situation, saying: ‘In 2001 I applied to Limerick County Council for planning permission, in my own name, on lands owned by my father in Patrickswell Co. Limerick.