Noonan bows out

Michael Noonan has said he is resigning as leader of Fine Gael with immediate effect.

Sun, 19 May, 2002 - 10:05

Michael Noonan has said he is resigning as leader of Fine Gael with immediate effect.

He said the election was a very bad result for Fine Gael, beyond their "worst expectations and fears". He said that, as leader, he accepted full responsibility for it.

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