‘Destitute’ ex-councillor applies for free legal aid

Former Fianna Fáil councillor Gary O’Flynn, who is facing 22 sample counts of financial deception, was described as being “in quite a destitute situation” as he applied for free legal aid.

Mr O’Flynn, aged 37, faces these charges which were described as sample counts from 111 charges contrary to the Criminal Justice Theft and Fraud Offences Act.

Mr O’Flynn, of Hayfield Drive, Castle Court, Whitechurch, Co Cork, applied for aid through his solicitor, Joseph Cuddigan, who told Cork District Court yesterday: “Gary O’Flynn is in quite a destitute situation.”