Martin Conway in profile: the senator who has resigned from Fine Gael amid political controversy
Briefly

Mr. Conway, a Fine Gael politician, was arrested for public intoxication and subsequently resigned from the party but has not vacated his Seanad seat. He has had a notable career, becoming the first visually impaired member of the Oireachtas and holding various spokesperson roles in Health, Justice, Disability, and Equality. Despite the controversy, he has had a significant impact on politics, particularly in advocating for disability rights and support for students with disabilities through AHEAD, an organization he co-founded.
He has resigned from Fine Gael after an intoxicated incident in Dublin, but retains his Seanad seat as the first visually impaired member of the Oireachtas.
Mr. Conway's career in politics began in local council elections where he successfully retained his seat, demonstrating significant public support in the Ennistymon area.
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