Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has accused the Minister for Justice of being 'unfit for office'.

John Gormley has said it is up to the Gardaí to decide if the matter that led to the resignation of Willie O'Dea from Cabinet deserves further investigation.

Overseas development minister Peter Power is refusing to comment on speculation he may take the vacant place at the cabinet table.

The Government Chief Whip Pat Carey has insisted the Government has not been rocked by the resignation of Willie O'Dea as Defence Minister.

The Taoiseach Brian Cowen has thanked former Defence Minister Willie O’Dea on his resignation in a letter.

The Green Party leader John Gormley has said Willie O'Dea's behaviour in trying to defend his actions meant he had to resign.

Willie O'Dea is no longer a member of the Cabinet.

The Sinn Féin councillor Maurice Quinlivan, who Defence Minister Willie O’Dea falsely linked with a Limerick property being used as a brothel, has called for Mr O’Dea to resign.

The Green Party leader John Gormley is meeting the Taoiseach Brian Cowen this evening to discuss the ongoing WIllie O'Dea controversy.

A statement is expected from the Green Party this evening following their meeting to discuss the controversy surrounding the Defence Minister Willie O'Dea.

A defiant Willie O’Dea today declared himself a victim as he continued to face down calls for his resignation over allegations he perjured himself in a sworn statement.

The Taoiseach Brian Cowen has said the Defence Minister Willie O'Dea continues to enjoy his support and that of the Government.

The Limerick Leader has released the recording of the interview journalist Michael Dwane conducted with the Defence Minister Willie O'Dea.

The Dáil has been suspended in uproar as the controversy continues over Defence Minister Willie O'Dea.

The editor of the Limerick Leader newspaper has confirmed that it will release the tape of the interview journalist Mark Dwayne conducted with Defense Minister Willie O'Dea.

Green Party TD Paul Gogarty has admitted the Green Parliamentary Party is divided on whether Minister Willie O'Dea should resign.

Green Party leader John Gormley is likely to come under pressure today to state whether he has full confidence in Defense Minister Willie O'Dea.