Press release
Statement by the Taoiseach - Thursday 12 January
From Department of the Taoiseach
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“Last night, Damien English TD offered me his resignation as Minister of State for Employment Affairs, Business and Retail.
"He informed me that 14 years ago, when applying for planning permission, he made a declaration to Meath County Council that was not correct.
"It was his view given the circumstances that his position was not tenable. I agreed and accepted his resignation.”