Matthews resigns from Fine Gael

Former banker consultant Peter Mathews has resigned from the Fine Gael party.

Matthews resigns from Fine Gael
Thu, 03 Oct, 2013 - 14:44

Former banker consultant Peter Mathews has resigned from the Fine Gael party.

The TD for the Dublin South constituency, who only joined the party one month before the 2011 general election, claimed he has was forced into the decision after rebelling against abortion legislation.

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