Josepha Madigan resigns as junior minister and will not contest next election

In a statement today, Ms Madigan said she told Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of her plans last summer. 
Josepha Madigan resigns as junior minister and will not contest next election

Josepha Madigan. Picture: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie

Fri, 22 Mar, 2024 - 14:30
Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent

Junior education minister Josepha Madigan has resigned and will not contest the next election.

In a statement today, Ms Madigan said she told Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of her plans last summer. 

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

Benefit image

Introductory offer. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €12/month. Ts&Cs apply.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Irish presidential election Presidential debate: Connolly did not know she would be meeting pro-Assad militia leader on Syria visit
Irish presidential election Extreme weather and other emergencies ‘know no borders’, Taoiseach says
voting Presidential election: Can't decide who to vote for? This tool will help
Fine Gael
<p>Presidential candidate Heather Humphreys campaigning at a fish and chip shop Leo Burdock in Howth, Dublin (PA/Bairbre Holmes)</p>

Heather Humphreys says presidential race rival used ‘language of Nigel Farage’

READ NOW

Politics

Newsletter

From the corridors of power to your inbox ... sign up for your essential weekly political briefing.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited