Opposition parties have been questioning the Taoiseach and Tanaiste for their support of Deputy Troy.
The Taoiseach says Robert Troy has been a very committed, hardworking and efficient Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment.
However, Micheal Martin acknowledges Deputy Troy made serious errors in relation to his declarations to the Register of Member’ Interests.
The Longford Westmeath TD has resigned as Minister of State after almost two weeks of controversy about his property holdings.
Meanwhile, Tanaiste Leo Varadkar says the Longford-Westmeath TD has left a lasting legacy in the department, 'making a difference to thousands of businesses across the country.'
Opposition parties have been questioning the Taoiseach and Tanaiste for their support of the Westmeath man.
Deputy Troy said he makes no apology for being a landlord and his main mistake was a lack of due diligence.
A TD believes other Oireachtas members will be examining their property declarations after the resignation of Robert Troy.
People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy says he believes other deputies will be examining their SIPO returns:
Social Democrats co-leader Roisin Shortall says it's a surprise Taoiseach Micheal Martin stood by him as long as he did:
Sinn Fein TD Padraig Mac Lochlainn says there are serious questions for the Taoiseach and Tánaiste on how they handled the situation:
A replacement for Robert Troy will be considered by the Taoiseach in the coming days.
These people in Westmeath feel Deputy Troy should have been upfront about his property portfolio:
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