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Trade Comm. Hogan Seeks Exoneration For Ireland Trip

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European Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan tweets the following: "Memorandum to President von der Leyen outlining the relevant requirements issued by the Irish Government in relation to #Covid19, and how I adhered to them at all times during my recent visit to Ireland: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/commissioners/2019-2024/hogan/announcements/memorandum-president-von-der-leyenstatement-commissioner-phil-hogan-recent-visit-ireland_en"

  • Hogan has submitted the memorandum at the request of von der Leyen, who is weighing up whether to sanction the trade commissioner for potentially breaching Ireland's COVID-19 restrictions in attending a golfing dinner with a number of Irish politicians. The dinner has caused a political scandal in Ireland, claiming the position of Agriculture Minister Dara Calleary.

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