'I let myself and the party down': Suspended Soc Dems TD Eoin Hayes says he will take his seat in Dail as Independent

"I made a mistake. It wasn't intentional, but nonetheless, I failed to provide accurate information regarding the exact date on which I divested my shares. The public has every right to expect their representatives provide honest and precise information..."

"I let myself and my party down today, and for that, I am sorry. This will not happen again. I'm new to politics and the spotlight that comes with it, but that's no excuse. I made a mistake, and I take full responsibility," he said.

"I also want to clarify that while I disposed of the shares in July 2024, I had sought to do much earlier but administrative barriers delayed the process. I want to additionally clarify that while I drafted, signed, and submitted a form on 26 July 2024 disclosing my divestment..."

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