Katherine Zappone controversy
The Katherine Zappone controversy, also known as the Merrion Hotel controversy or Merrion Gate, was a political scandal in Ireland involving associates and former colleagues of former Minister for Children Katherine Zappone who attended an outdoor gathering at the Merrion Hotel in Dublin, on 21 July 2021, six days prior to her controversial appointment as UN special envoy.
The controversy has largely centred around Katherine Zappone
The Merrion Hotel, seen pictured here, played host to the event organised by Zappone.
The Zappone Affair led to a motion of no confidence being brought against Simon Coveney
Oireachtas Golf Society scandal
The Oireachtas Golf Society scandal, also known informally as "Golfgate", was a political scandal in Ireland involving past and present members of that country's parliament, the Oireachtas, who attended a gathering of the Oireachtas Golf Society in Clifden, County Galway, on 19 August 2020.
Dara Calleary
Jerry Buttimer
Phil Hogan
Noel Grealish, who served as captain of the Oireachtas Golf Society at the time of the event. He was subsequently prosecuted for his role in organising the event.