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Agriculture Minister resigns

Aug 21, 2020 08:26 By radiokerrynews
Agriculture Minister resigns
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Agritculture Minister Dara Calleary has given his resignation to the Taoiseach Micheal Martin. He apologised last night for going to a golf event attended by

Agritculture Minister Dara Calleary has given his resignation to the Taoiseach Micheal Martin.

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.

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The government's guidelines state only six people can attend indoor gatherings - with some exceptions for up to 50 people.

 

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