Pressure mounted on him after it was revealed he received a drink drive ban four years ago.
He apologised for the incident but later strongly denied allegations that he tried to evade gardaí at the time and sought to have the Garda pulse record corrected.
Earlier today the Dáil voted down a proposal to have him address questions on the ban.
But tonight just before nine o'clock Taoiseach MIcheal Martin announced he was sacking him.
Buying A Home? Wicklow Remains The Most Expensive County Outside Dublin
A house in the Garden County will set you back and average of €455,831.
Wicklow Ready To Build Sites Available for €40,000
A new council initiative has five sites up for grabs. They're connected to water, wastewater and have road frontage.
Wicklow Wexford TD Invokes The Spirit Of Rebellion In Dressing Down The Government
Wicklow–Wexford TD condemns Government over fuel prices amid protest anger
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Memoir Launched in Support of Wicklow County Cancer Groups
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