The Social Democrats' only councillor in Limerick has announced she is quitting the party. In a letter to the party which she posted online today Elisa O'Donovan said: "I feel that I would better serve my constituents as an independent councillor." "I couldn't speak more highly about the Social Democrats party leaders, parliamentary party, councillors and Limerick City branch chair, Jenny Blake, whom I believe has a very bright future in politics in Limerick. Ms O'Donovan's letter goes on: "My priority as a public representative is to the citizens of Limerick City West. She wished the Social Democrats "the very best in the future."

Source: Irish Independent June 25, 2020 11:03 UTC