Hogan Says Decision To Quit Was His Own And He Deeply Regrets Causing "Such Concern, Unease And Upset"
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen thanked him for his "tireless" work.
The government here said Phil Hogan had chosen "the correct course of action" after the GolfGate scandal -- and will name his successor "in due course".
The Trade Commission he has given up is one of the most powerful jobs in Brussels.
Labour leader Alan Kelly says if Ireland has any hope of keeping it, the government needs to put a new name on the President's desk by the weekend.
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Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
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Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
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International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
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UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
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Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
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UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries