Daniel McConnell: Phil Hogan's resignation from EU Commission had become inevitable

August is normally the quiet season in politics but the fallout from last week's golfgate has been simply staggering

European Commissioner Phil Hogan finally quit his post after more than a week of debate. Picture: Getty

The resignation of Ireland’s EU commissioner Phil Hogan had become inevitable.

Since the Irish Examiner broke the story about the golf event in Clifden last Wednesday, Mr Hogan’s presence there has been the source of considerable controversy.