Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Aontú) | Oireachtas source

In 2006, the solicitor representing Deputy Niall Collins's wife wrote to the council seeking to purchase land. A month later, the Deputy was one of seven councillors who voted in favour of the selling of that land. Freedom of information documents released to The Ditchshow Mrs. Collins was the only person to inquire about the purchasing of that land prior to the vote. She made an offer on the property in March 2007, when her husband was still a sitting councillor. According to The Ditch, Mrs. Collins is currently in negotiation with the council to sell the property back to it, with houses built on it. These are astounding events but unfortunately they are not unique. I know of cases in which Government politicians have voted on the sale or zoning of land in circumstances in which family members have been the beneficiaries. Elected representatives should not use their power to materially benefit themselves or their families. Will there be any consequences for the Minister of State, Deputy Niall Collins? Will the Taoiseach call for his resignation?

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