Politics

Damien English resigns as junior minister over 2008 planning application

Fine Gael TD says he informed Taoiseach of decision following questions about planning application from 14 years ago

Damien English said he had resigned as it was clear he 'failed to inform Meath County Council about ownership of my house in Castlemartin'. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/ Collins
Damien English said he had resigned as it was clear he 'failed to inform Meath County Council about ownership of my house in Castlemartin'. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/ Collins
Cormac McQuinn
Thu Jan 12 2023 - 13:17 • 5 MIN READ

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Cormac McQuinn

Cormac McQuinn

Cormac McQuinn is a Political Correspondent at The Irish Times