Robert Troy says he will stand in the next election, despite the controversy surrounding his position.
He quit as a junior minister last month after he failed to declare all details of his properties.
Fianna Fail's party think-in is taking place in his native Mullingar today, with housing, healthcare and farming top of the agenda.
“I’ve made a fulsome apology and will do so again today.” Robert Troy intends to contest the next election. @virginmedianews pic.twitter.com/BlwaFzttNj
— Gavan Reilly (@gavreilly) September 12, 2022
Deputy Troy has reissued his apology and says he has every intention to run in the next election:
Robert Troy: "I issued a fulsome apology and I do so again today. I've taken the direct decision in that regard in terms of stepping down as a Minister, but, today is not about that, today and tomorrow is about focusing on the issues affecting the people who have given us the honour to represent them in government."
Reporter "Will you run in the next election?"
Robert Troy: "Most certainly."
