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DUBLIN, Ireland – After applying pressure on former European Union Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan to resign, Irish leaders on Thursday welcomed the embattled official’s resignation.

“The Taoiseach, Tnaiste and Minister Ryan acknowledge the resignation of Mr Phil Hogan and while this must have been a difficult decision for him personally, we believe that it is the correct course of action given the circumstances of the past week,” a statement issued on behalf of Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Tanaiste Leo Varadkar, and Greens Leader Eamon Ryan said Thursday.

“We all have a responsibility to support and adhere to public health guidelines and regulations.”

“We all must persevere in our efforts against Covid 19,” the Irish leaders saud.

“Former Commissioner Hogan has served Europe and Ireland with distinction.”

“The government will consider his replacement in due course,” the joint statement said.