Resignation of George Lee - Statement by Fianna Fáil Senator Maria Corrigan

George Lee’s resignation from Dáil Eireann has come as a shock to the people of Dublin South today.

Politics is a difficult career path and never more so than now with the current difficulties facing the country. Progress at times can be difficult and slow, but it is possible to make a difference.

George is a bright person and he had a contribution to make. But it appears that Fine Gael is not an inclusive party.

They have already been dismissive of former esteemed party leaders Alan Dukes and Garret Fitzgerald, and now George.

It’s clear that Fine Gael has no genuine interest in economic policy.

I wish George and his family well for the future.