Former Fianna Fáil TD Noel O’Flynn did not get a summons to appear in court for a civil hearing over payment of a €1,000 bill for election flyers because it was served on the wrong address and he was on holiday in Mexico, it was claimed yesterday.

Former Fianna Fáil TD Noel O’Flynn has been summonsed to appear before Cork District Court for non-payment of a €1,000 debt to a local community newspaper.