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  BBC NEWS | Europe | Isle of Man | Tributes follow Corkill decision
Richard Corkill resigned as Chief Minister in 2004
Mr Corkill said he took the decision not to stand again on the grounds of "welfare and safety" for his family.
Sir Miles said Mr Corkill was one of the main architects of the push to raise the Isle of Man's profile around the world.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/europe/isle_of_man/6088584.stm   (255 words)

  
  Richard Corkill - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Richard Kenneth Corkill (born 1951) was the Chief Minister of the Isle of Man, December 2001 to December 2004.
He was born in Douglas, Isle of Man. He was elected by the Parliament with 21 votes, defeating Edgar Quine who received 10 votes.
Mr Corkill is a member of the House of Keys for Onchan.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Richard_Corkill   (115 words)

  
 InternationalReports.net : Isle of Man 2002
Corkill says his administration will follow international standards as they emerge, but not accept to be pushed into a position where his small island nation has to stick its head out when the likes of Switzerland or the United States are not be willing to do the same.
Corkill thinks that the Isle has to step up to the plate and represent itself when that is in the interest of the Manx economy, especially as this economy has been booming for many years, and Corkill wants to keep it this way.
Corkill is known as a pharmacist as much as the Chief Minister, and even lists his profession on his government business card.
www.internationalreports.net /europe/isleofman/2002/isleofmanwants.html   (1282 words)

  
 Richard Corkill -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Richard Kenneth Corkill (born 1951) was the Chief Minister of the (One of the British Isles in the Irish Sea) Isle of Man, December 2001 to December 2004.
He was born in Douglas, Isle of Man. He was elected by the Parliament with 21 votes, defeating (additional info and facts about Edgar Quine) Edgar Quine who received 10 votes.
Mr Corkill is a member of the (additional info and facts about House of Keys) House of Keys for (additional info and facts about Onchan) Onchan.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/r/ri/richard_corkill.htm   (119 words)

  
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Mr Corkill and his wife Julie were interviewed by detectives from the serious crime unit as part of their inquiries into allegations over grants paid to the Corkills by the Department of Tourism and Leisure.
Mr Corkill stated today (Thursday): 'I am stepping down to safeguard the integrity of the office of chief minister of the Isle of Man. This has become necessary because of the fact that my wife and I were arrested yesterday in connection with allegations concerning our family business at Ballacain.
Mr Corkill said an important factor in his decision, which was taken with deep regret, was the prolonged public pressure that his family was enduring while the allegations were investigated.
www.iomtoday.co.im /ViewArticle.aspx?SectionID=870&ArticleID=898051   (714 words)

  
 The Monitor - McAllen, Texas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Richard Lee Corkill, of Corpus Christi and a former resident of Elsa, went to live with the Lord on April 11, 2005.
Richard was born in Corpus Christi to Birdie and Earl Corkill.
Richard retired after 32 years with PPG Glass Company, he owned Longhorn Glass Company and was working with Thurman-Fondren Glass Company for the past 11 years.
www.themonitor.com /SiteProcessor.cfm?Template=/GlobalTemplates/Details.cfm&StoryID=6733&Section=Obituaries   (1531 words)

  
 News - Isle of Man Today: News, Sport, Jobs, Property, Cars, Entertainments & More   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Mr Corkill and his wife Julie were interviewed by detectives from the serious crime unit as part of their inquiries into allegations over grants paid to the Corkills by the Department of Tourism and Leisure.
Mr Corkill stated today (Thursday): 'I am stepping down to safeguard the integrity of the office of chief minister of the Isle of Man. This has become necessary because of the fact that my wife and I were arrested yesterday in connection with allegations concerning our family business at Ballacain.
Mr Corkill said an important factor in his decision, which was taken with deep regret, was the prolonged public pressure that his family was enduring while the allegations were investigated.
www.iomonline.co.im /ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=870&ArticleID=898051   (509 words)

  
 Guardian | Manx chief minister quits over fraud claims
Richard Corkill quit the day after he and his wife were arrested by the island's police for questioning over allegations of fraudulently obtaining tourist grants.
Mr Corkill was released without charge, and police said yesterday their inquiries were continuing, following a detailed search of Mr and Mrs Corkill's house, and inspection of computer hard discs.
Mr Corkill said his decision to quit, which he had taken with deep regret, was because of the prolonged public pressure his family were enduring.
www.guardian.co.uk /print/0,3858,5077302-103690,00.html   (597 words)

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