End of political dynasty as Cosgrave resigns

FORMER Fine Gael Senator and TD Liam Cosgrave resigned from the party yesterday, ending a political dynasty that stretches back over 80 years to the foundation of the State.

Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny confirmed that Cllr Cosgrave had resigned as a member of the party but neither man would comment any further on the move.

Cllr Cosgrave’s resignation comes in the wake of his denial at the Flood Tribunal that he had taken bribes from lobbyist Frank Dunlop to rezone land at Carrickmines in south Co Dublin.