Direct Democracy founder and leader resigns

The leader of Direct Democracy Ireland has resigned for personal reasons.

Direct Democracy founder and leader resigns
Mon, 03 Feb, 2014 - 12:11

The leader of Direct Democracy Ireland has resigned for personal reasons.

Ben Gilroy, who was also one of the party's founders, stepped down over the weekend.

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