Martin’s Dáil comments ‘highly inappropriate’, says businessman Cosgrave

Mr Martin had criticised Mr Cosgrave, who is chief executive of Web Summit, during Leaders’ Questions on April 27 over a junior minister’s role in the sale of council land in 2008.

Micheál Martin made the comments under Dail privilege (handout/PA)

Irish entrepreneur Paddy Cosgrave has accused Tánaiste Micheál Martin of making attacks and insinuations against his reputation.

Mr Cosgrave was appearing on RTE’s This Week radio programme to discuss his complaint over comments made by Mr Martin under Dáil privilege which has been referred to the Committee on Parliamentary Procedures and Oversight.