McNulty: I wasn't 'pushed', and my integrity is intact

John McNulty insists he wasn't pushed or asked to step aside from the Seanad by-election race.

McNulty: I wasn't 'pushed', and my integrity is intact

John McNulty insists he wasn't pushed or asked to step aside from the Seanad by-election race.

The Donegal businessman withdrew from the by-election earlier saying his involvement was a distraction for the government.

His decision came as the Taoiseach faced a Dáil grilling over the nomination and Mr McNulty's appointment to the board of the Irish Museum of Modern Art earlier today.

John McNulty - who says he'll seek the Fine Gael nomination at the next general election - told Ocean FM he believes his integrity is intact.

"It's a personal decision … my reputation is there, and my integrity, I've always had that, and I wanted to go on board here and do the right thing for the people of Donegal and support them."

He said he had asked for a place on a State board when he ran in the local elections, and was offered the IMMA board. "I gladly took it, because I feel like I had a lot to offer," he said.

"When I put myself forward in any capacity, I give everything I have to it, and I know I would have done the same for IMMA."

The full interview will air on Ocean FM's 'North West Today' tomorrow morning.

more courts articles

Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother
Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van
Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman

More in this section

Irish homelessness Government criticised for missing social and affordable housing targets
National Risk Assessment for Ireland Tánaiste urges Israel ‘to show humanity’ and allow more aid into Gaza
Lego set based on RNLI lifeboat could soon become a reality Lego set based on RNLI lifeboat could soon become a reality
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited