Confidential GP contract remains classified, says Robert Watt

A top civil servant, Robert Watt, confirmed that a confidential GP contract leaked by former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar remained classified and was not to be shared until finalized. He stated that confidentiality was agreed upon during negotiations. Watt's comments came during an inquiry by the Standards in Public Office Commission (SIPO), which previously decided not to pursue a formal investigation into Varadkar. He emphasized that the document's sensitivity had not changed since its creation. SIPO had asked if the document was ever declassified, to which Watt replied "No." He also noted that no other requests for the document were made by individuals or organizations at the time.