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.
Gardai Appeal For Information On Missing Woman From North Wicklow
Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old Jamie Moorehouse, who was reported missing in Bray on Thursday afternoon, 5th December 2024.
Motion Passes Calling For New Secondary School In Newtown
The Department of Education is to be called on by Wicklow county councillors to build a new secondary school in Newtownmountkennedy,
Status Red Wind Warning Issued For Wicklow As Storm Darragh Approaches
A seventh county has been added to the list of those to fall under a Status Red wind warning, as Storm Darragh makes landfall.
Wicklow Co Council Refuses Planning For Houses In Wicklow Town.
The planning section of Wicklow County Council have refused permission for the construction of 56 houses in Wicklow town.
Taoiseach Launches New Report On Wicklow Based Addiction Charity
The LIFE.RESTORED report hears of positive impact of recovery programmes by addiction charity Tiglin.
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