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.
Tinahely Pub Set To House Refugees.
Wicklow County Council have confirmed plans are moving forward to accommodate Ukrainian refugees at a premises in South Wicklow
Storm Agnes Brings Heavy Rain And Fallen Trees To Parts Of Wicklow
Met Éireann is warning of severe and damaging gusts as Storm Agnes passes over the country.
Concerns Raised Over Lack Of Coverage At Greystones Fire Station
Wicklow Sinn Féin TD John Brady has attended a commemorative event to mark the 16th Anniversary and pay tribute on the occasion of the deaths of firefighters Brian Murray and Mark O’Shaughnessy, who were killed in the line of duty in Bray on September 26th, 2007, while protecting their community.
Concerns Raised Over Plans To Close Herbert Road Junction Onto N11 In Bray.
Councillor Dermot "Daisy" O'Brien says the current proposals don't make sense.
Bray's Katie Taylor Gearing Up For Rematch With Chantelle Cameron In Dublin
Katie Taylor says she can't wait to get back in the ring in Dublin.
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