Irish Examiner View: Dara Calleary’s resignation was different

By taking ownership of his actions in the Golfgate saga Calleary did the right thing at the right time

Dara Calleary has always publicly accepted the consequences of his error in attendint the notorious Oireachtas Golf Society dinner in Clifden, Co. Galway. Photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Dara Calleary’s confirmation as Minister of State for trade promotion, digital, and company regulation to replace Robert Troy completes the Mayo TD’s rehabilitation after his resignation as agriculture minister two years ago.

That resignation came after Calleary attended the notorious Oireachtas Golf Society dinner in Clifden, Co. Galway.