Chairman of Fáilte Ireland Michael Cawley steps down over Italian holiday

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Tourism Minister Catherine Martin accepted his resignation after it emerged he was on holiday in Italy despite government advice to avoid non-essential travel abroad

The Chairman of Fáilte Ireland Michael Cawley has stepped down after it was revealed that he went to Italy on holiday.Michael Cawley said: "It is with great regret that I have this morning tendered my resignation as Chairman of Fáilte Ireland to Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht, Catherine Martin TD.

“I fully support the Government’s policy on Tourism and I will continue to help the industry emerge from its current difficulties. Every day we'll send you a roundup e-mail of all the latest news. Local Irish news, UK and international news, local and national Sport and entertainment news , all in one handy e-mail.

Tourism Minister Catherine Martin said in a statement: "I was disappointed to learn that the Chair of Fáilte Ireland was holidaying in Italy. I rang Mr Cawley this morning and he has offered his resignation which I have accepted

 

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