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Man (40s) arrested on suspicion of bribing public official

The investigation relates to alleged corruption in office involving a former local authority employee and external contractors.
Man (40s) arrested on suspicion of bribing public official

Kenneth Fox

A man has been arrested on suspicion of bribing a public official.

The investigation relates to alleged corruption in office involving a former local authority employee and external contractors.

A man in his 40s was arrested on Monday and is being held at a Garda station in the South of the country. 

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