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.
SIPTU Retained Firefighters In Wicklow Vote To Accept Labour Court Recommendation On Pay
SIPTU Retained Firefighters have voted to accept a Labour Court recommendation aimed at resolving a long-running pay dispute with 64% balloting in favour and 36% against.
Crime Figures Rise In Wicklow.
Crime data has shown that Arklow Garda Station has reached a six-year peak in recorded offences last year,
DART Trains Won't Serve Bray And Greystones Over May Bank Holiday Weekend
Iarnród Éireann has reminded customers of May Bank Holiday weekend rail service arrangements, from Saturday 3rd to Monday 5th May inclusive.
Blessington's Louise Quinn To Retire From International Football
The 34-year-old defender has also called time on her club career with Birmingham City.
Man Charged Following Robberies In North Wicklow
The man (aged in his 40’s) arrested yesterday in connection with the investigation, has since been charged.
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