Tanaiste insists no need for resignations over Department of Foreign Affairs 'champagne party'

The Tanaiste's insisting there is no need for anyone to resign over a champagne party at the Department of Foreign Affairs.

Four officials have now agreed to give a total of 5,000 euro to charity after a review of the gathering during lockdown in June of 2020, found there was a 'serious breach' of Covid guidelines.

Champagne was provided while 20 staff celebrated Ireland winning a seat on the UN Security Council.

But Leo Varadkar says it was a mistake and no one should be forced to resign over it.