Martin says Government doesn't have transparency issues after Damien English resignation

Micheál Martin also said he did not believe Mr English should resign as a TD saying, 'I’m not as vindictive as that'

Damien English said on Thursday he informed the Taoiseach last night of his decision to resign as Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. Picture: RollingNews.ie

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said the Government does not have an issue with transparency after Fine Gael TD Damien English resigned as a junior minister over a failure to properly declare a property interest.

Mr Martin also said he did not believe Mr English should resign as a TD saying, “I’m not as vindictive as that,” adding “we need perspective in life.”