Sinn Féin hierarchy claims it was “not aware” that controversial councillor Paddy Holohan would be put forward for a nomination for the position of mayor. The councillor, who was suspended following controversial comments about Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on his podcast in February, was nominated by Sinn Féin colleagues for Mayor of South Dublin County. This evening, a spokesperson for Sinn Fein said Cllr Holohan was recently readmitted to membership having served a five month suspension. Writing on his Instagram after the AGM concluded, Cllr Holohan said he was “honoured” to have received the nomination. He said he didn’t have a “great issue” with Sinn Féin putting a nomination forward.

Source: Irish Independent June 26, 2020 18:39 UTC