Fine Gael TD calls for McDaid to resign

Former Sports Minister and out-going Fine Gael TD, Bernard Allen, has called for the resignation of Dr Jim McDaid following his comments on suicide.

Fine Gael TD calls for McDaid to resign
Thu, 02 May, 2002 - 10:57

Former Sports Minister and out-going Fine Gael TD, Bernard Allen, has called for the resignation of Dr Jim McDaid following his comments on suicide.

Speaking at a recent youth conference, Minister McDaid said anyone who took their own life is “selfish and cowardly”.

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