Niall Collins responds to allegations about his property record

The allegations by The Ditch relate to a period of time when Mr Collins was a county councillor. Picture: Oireachtas TV/PA Wire

Fianna Fáil junior minister Niall Collins has said the sale of a property in Limerick in 2008 was a “transparent and open” process.

The Fianna Fáil party released a statement on behalf of Mr Collins after allegations appeared on the news website The Ditch about property-related matters.