Ivan Yates accused of engaging in 'modern version of the Galway tent'

Former Fine Gael minister and radio host denied his work as a property developer, providing media training to the housing minister and chairing housing conferences, caused conflicts of interest

Ivan Yates arriving at Leinster House to appear before the media committee. 

Ivan Yates has been accused of engaging in a “modern version of the Galway tent” as he denied that his work as a property developer, providing media training to the housing minister and chairing housing conferences, caused conflicts of interest.

Mr Yates refused to answer questions about whether he had provided coaching to Fianna Fáil presidential election candidate Jim Gavin and appeared on Newstalk on the same day, as he said he “deliberately” did not tell Matt Cooper about the link.