FG councillor claims party used her as ‘scapegoat’ over Mahon

A Fine Gael councillor who lost the party whip over accepting a political donation has claimed she was used as a “scapegoat” by the party.

South Dublin county councillor Therese Ridge has lodged an appeal against the decision to discipline her following adverse findings against her by the Mahon Tribunal.

She admitted to being “desperately hurt and dreadfully upset” about the treatment of her by the party, including the Taoiseach, ministers, and TDs.