Damien English 'wasn't satisfied' with how he dealt with planning controversy

The Fine Gael TD had failed to declare that he had already owned a home when seeking planning permission to build a new home

Damien English resigned in January following revelations published online that he had provided false information on a planning application in 2008. Picture: Collins

Former junior minister Damien English has admitted that he did not reach his own “high standards” over a planning controversy that led to his resignation earlier this year.

The Meath West TD resigned in January following revelations published online that he had provided false information on a planning application in 2008.