Jerry Buttimer resigns as Seanad Leas-Cathaoirleach following golf event attendance

Mr Buttimer posted a letter of his resignation from the position on social media this morning

Senator Jerry Buttimer. File picture: Maxwells

Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer has resigned as Leas-Cathaoirleach of the Seanad.

Mr Buttimer was among over 80 people who attended an Oireachtas Golf Society event on Wednesday which breached public health guidelines.