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08/05/2014
Minister Alan Shatter Resigns
Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter has resigned.
Minister Shatter presented the Taoiseach Enda Kenny with his letter of resignation on Wednesday afternoon.
It is understood that Minister Shatter's resignation is connected to the publication of a report into allegations made against An Garda Siochana, which was published yestersday.
In his resignation letter, which can be read here (PDF), the minister said that he was "anxious" to avoid any controversy the report would cause distracting from the work of the government or creating difficulties for Fine Gael.
It is understood that Minister Shatter's resignation has been accepted, with Frances Fitzgerald, current Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, will succeed Shatter as Minister for Justice.
(MH)
Minister Shatter presented the Taoiseach Enda Kenny with his letter of resignation on Wednesday afternoon.
It is understood that Minister Shatter's resignation is connected to the publication of a report into allegations made against An Garda Siochana, which was published yestersday.
In his resignation letter, which can be read here (PDF), the minister said that he was "anxious" to avoid any controversy the report would cause distracting from the work of the government or creating difficulties for Fine Gael.
It is understood that Minister Shatter's resignation has been accepted, with Frances Fitzgerald, current Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, will succeed Shatter as Minister for Justice.
(MH)
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