European Affairs Minister Forced to Resign
Lucinda Creighton, European Affairs Minister of Ireland had to resign after voting against the Government on an amendment to the abortion bill. The so-called “whip” does not permit to deviate from party policy. Mrs. Creighton however felt that she could not compromise on matters of “life and death”.
Source: http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/lucinda-creighton-confirms-she-will-resign-as-european-affairs-minister-29413597.htmlhttp://www.herald.ie/news/taoiseach-forced-me-to-quit-says-lucinda-29415477.html