O’Flynn says TDs must ‘make sacrifices’ for FF

RETIRING Fianna Fáil TD Noel O’Flynn has called on other party colleagues to “make sacrifices” and step aside or move constituency rather than damage running mates’ chances in the election.

In a surprise move, the long-serving Mr O’Flynn announced yesterday that he would not contest the election following discussions on the issue with new party leader Micheál Martin.

Mr O’Flynn, 59, is one of two Fianna Fáil TDs in the Cork North Central constituency but the party did not believe it could retain both seats in the election.