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Yesterday, I resigned from the office of Taoiseach by placing my resignation in the hands of the President, pursuant to the Constitution. I have had the privilege to serve for the past 20 years as a public representative, 13 as a member of Cabinet, seven as leader of my Party, as Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Taoiseach again. It's been the most fulfilling and rewarding time of my life. Today is the beginning of a new era for my Party, a new chapter in my life and a new phase for the coalition Government.