Lee leaves Dáil and Fine Gael
Only nine months after being elected, George Lee has stepped down from the Dáil and from Fine Gael By Shelley Marsden - 08/02/10
He said the decision had been a hard one but, despite his best efforts, he had practically no influence on shaping the economic policies of Fine Gael.
Mr Lee was elected last June in the Dublin South by-election. He told RTE that he wanted a signigicant role in Fine Gael decisions on economic policy.
'For the last nine months I've done my best to have an influence on that, but I have to confess that I have virtually no influence no input whatsoever.'
'I was appointed chairman of an economic forum without my consultation whatsoever - which wasn't the role at all which I wanted to play.'
He said he had been discussing the matter with Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny in the last week.
'And although a role may well have been provided I believe from my point of view it is too late. Nine months is a long time.' he added.
He thanked everyone who helped him but says he would not be serving the electorate honestly if he were to keep his position.
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