FG politician to put family before party

ONE of Fine Gael’s youngest politicians is unlikely to contest the next local elections in Co Cork.

Councillor Liam O’Doherty confirmed yesterday he was finding it hard to balance his many commitments — which include being a father of a young family and a dairy farmer.

The 37-year-old married father of three children, who range in age from four to 10, said he would use the summer to reflect on his role as a public representative. However, he admitted it was unlikely he would seek re-election next June.