Agricultural Minister Resigns From Cabinet

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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.

 

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