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29/09/2014
Hogan Is Not Suitable For EU Commission – SF
Sinn Féin said the latest revelations that Phil Hogan did not know about the level of consultancy costs attached to establishment of Irish Water is "laced with contradiction".
Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy also said this provided further evidence as to why Mr Hogan is not suitable for the position of EU Agriculture Commissioner.
Mr Carthy was speaking after it was revealed, on RTÉ Radio One's 'This Week Programme', that Phil Hogan not only had knowledge of the costs but that he also signed documentation detailing these consultancy costs as far back as December 2012.
Mr Carthy said: "Back in January of this year, Mr Hogan adamantly denied knowledge of the €50 million in consultancy fees attached to the establishment of Irish Water.
"Now we are told that this paper trail shows that he not only had knowledge of the consultancy contracts but he also signed-off on documentation detailing these contracts.
"It is clear now that Mr Hogan's established position on this issue is laced with contradiction. I would like to know why Phil Hogan sought to mislead people when he was originally questioned on this matter."
(CD/JP)
Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy also said this provided further evidence as to why Mr Hogan is not suitable for the position of EU Agriculture Commissioner.
Mr Carthy was speaking after it was revealed, on RTÉ Radio One's 'This Week Programme', that Phil Hogan not only had knowledge of the costs but that he also signed documentation detailing these consultancy costs as far back as December 2012.
Mr Carthy said: "Back in January of this year, Mr Hogan adamantly denied knowledge of the €50 million in consultancy fees attached to the establishment of Irish Water.
"Now we are told that this paper trail shows that he not only had knowledge of the consultancy contracts but he also signed-off on documentation detailing these contracts.
"It is clear now that Mr Hogan's established position on this issue is laced with contradiction. I would like to know why Phil Hogan sought to mislead people when he was originally questioned on this matter."
(CD/JP)
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