President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has sought further details and clarifications from Ireland's EU Commissioner Phil Hogan on the Clifden golf dinner controversy, despite receiving a report from Mr Hogan last night, according to a spokesperson for the Commission. "This is a matter which requires careful assessment on our side.
This is a matter where details count," spokesperson Dana Spinant told a news briefing. "Therefore, the president has required Commissioner Hogan to provide a full report.
The president has received such a report from Commissioner Hogan last night. "She is now looking at it ... the president has requested further clarifications because details are important and she wishes to have them." Ms