Table-thumping O’Flynn brands mayor a ‘disgrace’

The Lord Mayor of Cork was branded a “thundering disgrace” last night for directing a barbed Oscar comment at a theatre-loving councillor during a debate on the city’s social housing figures.

John Buttimer told FF Cllr Ken O’Flynn, who was interrupting a Labour councillor’s contribution, that Oscars would not be handed out after the meeting.

The comment sparked a furious outburst from Mr O’Flynn. He thumped his table and roared repeatedly at the mayor demanding he withdraw the comment.