Fianna Fáil candidate says he will give up €16k salary if elected

FIANNA FÁIL local election candidate Dr John Sheehan has claimed he will give up his right to the €16,000 financial windfall first year salary he is entitled to if elected to Cork City Council next month.

In an attempt to gain support for his election hopes the Cork North West candidate, who earlier this month was accused of foul play when he put up his election posters before the official deadline, has promised the salary funds to a day care centre for the elderly in Farranree or a drug and alcohol project in Knocknaheeny should he win a council seat.

And calling on other candidates in the area to follow his lead, the Fianna Fáil representative said it was essential to show that politicians were not involved in a private money-making industry.