He apologised last night for going to a golf event attended by 80 people
The Agriculture Minister Dara Calleary has confirmed he is resigning from Cabinet.
It comes after he apologised last night for going to a golf event attended by 80 people that broke Covid 19 guidelines.
The minister admitted he shouldn't have gone to the Oireachtas Golf Society dinner at a hotel in Clifden, Co. Galway on Wednesday.
The government's guidelines state only six people can attend indoor gatherings - with some exceptions for up to 50 people.
The Mayo TD was appointed to the role last month after Laois Offaly TD Barry Cowen was sacked by the Taoiseach.
He was in office for 37 days, meaning Michael Martin has lost two Agricultural Ministers in 54 days.
Last night I attended a function I committed to a number of weeks ago, to pay tribute to a person I respected and admired greatly. In light of the updated public health guidance this week I should not have attended the event. I wish to apologise unreservedly to everyone 1/2
— Dara Calleary (@daracalleary) August 20, 2020
We are asking quite a lot from everyone at this difficult time. I also offer this apology and my sincere regret to my government colleagues 2/2
— Dara Calleary (@daracalleary) August 20, 2020
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