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Irish Mirror
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Louise Burne

Damien English 'disappointed and embarrassed' about planning scandal that led to resignation

Former Fine Gael junior minister Damien English has admitted that he was "embarrassed" and "disappointed" when he was forced to resign over providing incorrect information on a planning application.

However, the Meath West TD refused to fully answer questions about how a house that he failed to declare on his Dáil returns is being used.

Mr English resigned as a Minister of State in the Department of Enterprise in January after admitting he failed to declare ownership of a property when applying for planning permission for another Meath home in 2008.

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