Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway resigns from party after being arrested while intoxicated

Eva Osborne

Senator Martin Conway has resigned from the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party after being arrested for being in an "intoxicated state" on January 22nd.

Conway was arrested by gardaí on O'Connell Street, Dublin, following the consumption of sleeping tablets and alcohol, he said.

In a statement released on Sunday, Conway said: "I was detained at Store Street Garda Station and subsequently released without charge a number of hours later.

“This was not disclosed to the party.

“I would like to apologise unreservedly for this to my family, colleagues, supporters and my nominating body, Vision Ireland. I let myself down. I would also like to apologise to the members of An Garda Síochána for having to deal with this matter.

“I have resigned from the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party. I understand that a disciplinary process will now commence.”

Fine Gael said it notes Senator Martin Conway’s statement, apologies and his resignation of the party whip.

The matter is now subject to a party disciplinary process.