Eoin Hayes, a councillor for the Dublin Bay South constituency, has been suspended from the Social Democrats pending an internal review. The inquiry confirmed Hayes' indefinite suspension after concerns arose regarding his undisclosed shareholdings in a software company supplying technology to the Israeli military. Deputy O'Callaghan highlighted the party's commitments to improving candidate selection processes going forward. While the suspension means Hayes loses the party whip, he remains a member. Questions about a potential return to the parliamentary group remain open but undefined in terms of timelines or conditions.
The internal review concerning Eoin Hayes' suspension resulted in an indefinite suspension, with recommendations to improve candidate selection processes in the Social Democrats.
Deputy O'Callaghan noted that the party could reconsider Hayes' return in the future, but specifics regarding the timeline or conditions remain undiscussed.
The review indicated that Hayes provided some information about his shareholdings to the party; however, it was not complete, leading to his suspension.
Indefinite suspensions are standard practice in parliament, according to Deputy O'Callaghan, emphasizing that situations like Hayes' are not uncommon.
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