Fianna Fáil rocked by Cork resignation

The Fianna Fáil organisation in Cork city has been dealt a major blow with the resignation of a key activist and local election candidate, in the wake of the budget.

Chairman of Fianna Fáil in Cork and long-standing National Executive member, David Whyte, has resigned and is considering running as an independent in next year’s local elections. Dave Whyte said he could no longer stay a member “after the way the Government treated the over seventies in the last few weeks.” He said he was totally shocked at the insensitive nature of the Government.