Dara Calleary appointed to replace Robert Troy in Minister of State role
The Taoiseach has welcomed the appointment. Dara Calleary has been named as the replacement for Robert Troy in his Minister of State role, following the latter’s resignation last week. On Wednesday (31 August), the Government announced it had appointed Calleary as Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation at the Department of […]
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McDonald: Robert Troy’s resignation “casts very serious questions” of Taoiseach and Tánaiste
“Those are questions that will not go away as a result of this action.” Mary Lou McDonald has slammed the Government’s decision to defend Robert Troy prior to his resignation on Wednesday night (24 August). Troy resigned as a Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment following controversy over omissions made […]
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Robert Troy resigns as Minister of State amid property interests controversy
He said they were “genuine errors and human errors”. Fianna Fáil TD Robert Troy has said he is resigning from his role as Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. In a statement, Troy said the last 10 days had been “extremely difficult” and thanked the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and other politicians […]
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Robert Troy issues new statement as Eamon Ryan calls for two investigations over controversy
The Transport Minister said that Troy’s errors “undermine confidence in the political system”. Robert Troy has issued a new statement as Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has called for two investigations relating to the recent controversy surrounding the Minister of State. On Tuesday (23 August), Troy issued another apology for “omissions and errors” he made when […]
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“I’m embarrassed that I got it so wrong,” Robert Troy speaks out about recent controversy
“I thought I had got it right but I didn’t. I acknowledge that.” Minister of State has said he is “embarrassed” that he got it “so wrong” while speaking out about the recent controversy he has become embroiled in. Last Thursday, the Fianna Fáil politician issued an apology for “omissions and errors” he made when declaring […]
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Robert Troy apologises and submits seven amendments to correct the record
“I take full responsibility and I apologise unreservedly to my constituents.” Robert Troy has apologised and submitted seven amendments to correct inaccuracies in the Register of Members’ Interest declarations. Troy submitted the changes to the Clerk of the Dáil and SIPO on Thursday (18 August). “I take my role and responsibility as a TD for […]
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