Cork TD Thomas Gould says he is innocent of allegations made against him

Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central Thomas Gould has maintained that he is innocent of all wrongdoing while confirming that he is the politician who was questioned by gardaí about an alleged case of fraud.

The Irish Times revealed a member of the Oireachtas had been arrested and questioned about an alleged 150,000 business fraud almost a decade ago.

A file is expected to be prepared for the DPP to the allegation.

In a statement issued to the Irish Examiner, Mr Gould rejected a complaint which he said his former employer had made against him.

“I am confident that my position will be vindicated having met with the investigating gardaí where I made a detailed statement.

I will be meeting with my legal team to discuss all avenues now open.

“When this matter was brought to my attention I was shocked and angry.

“I am entirely innocent and reject the complaint which my former employer has made against me,” Mr Gould added.

“Despite my ongoing treatment for bowel cancer I…

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