Sipo will not investigate Ken O’Flynn over alleged Traveller comments

Sipo says no full investigation is warranted into Ken O’Flynn’s Traveller-related remarks, citing unclear evidence and belated remorse

In a statement, Ken O’Flynn welcomed the Sipo decision and said he would not be 'silenced, intimidated, or diverted from [his] duty to represent [his] constituents'. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins Photos

The State’s ethics watchdog has said it will not launch a full investigation into alleged comments made by Cork TD Ken O’Flynn over a radio interview and social media posts relating to Travellers.

In a decision published on Thursday, the Standards in Public Office Commission (Sipo) said it should not proceed to an investigation over the interview on Red FM in June 2021, when the Independent Ireland TD was a councillor.