Fine Gael mayor steps down over racist remarks

A FINE GAEL mayor and failed Dáil candidate who said he would no longer represent “black Africans” has stepped down.

In a statement, Darren Scully said he is tendering his resignation as mayor of Naas, Co Kildare.

Mr Scully said he wished to “apologise unreservedly” for remarks made on local and national radio, adding that he realises “they have caused deep hurt and offence in all communities and in all sections of society”.