Sinn Féin's Eolan Ryng to stand down from Cork City Council

Mr Ryng confirmed his decision at a Cork City Council meeting on Monday night.

Eolan Ryng: 'After weeks of careful consideration, I know I can't continue to give the role the level of attention it requires and deserves into the next election cycle.' File Picture

Sinn Féin's Eolan Ryng has announced that he will be standing down as his party's representative for the south-west ward of Cork City Council.

Mr Ryng announced his decision at a Cork City Council meeting on Monday night. 

"After weeks of careful consideration, I know I can't continue to give the role the level of attention it requires and deserves into the next election cycle," he said. 

"I am a person who always gives 100%, and I know that won't be possible going forward." 

Mr Ryng said his decision was a hard one to make but that it was "the right one for me".

“It has been an amazing experience to represent people, to stand up for them, to give them a voice," he said. 

"My time as a Sinn Féin City councillor has been immensely positive."

A process is currently under way to select his replacement, and Mr Ryng said Sinn Féin would be making an announcement in this regard "in due course".

"That person will have my full support in advancing republican politics and in delivering for workers, families and communities in the South West and throughout Cork City," he added.

“I will remain a dedicated party activist, and I look forward to playing my role in Cork Sinn Féin’s preparations for the forthcoming local elections."

Mr Ryng's announcement comes on the same day that Labour TD for the Cork East constituency Seán Sherlock announced he would not be contesting the next General Election.

Mr Sherlock, 50, has served as a TD for the Cork East constituency since 2007.