Party left 'gobsmacked' as 'mystery complaint' halts Marc MacSharry's FF return

Dermot Wilson asked when was Mr MacSharry told about this and the response was 'five minutes before the meeting'.

When contacted, Mr MacSharry refused to be drawn on the matter saying he was “holding my council” but several of his party sources made clear his unhappiness at the turn of events. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Sligo TD Marc MacSharry’s return to the Fianna Fáil party was dramatically halted moments before he was expected back into the fold.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin informed a stunned gathering of TDs and Senators tonight that he had spoken to Mr MacSharry and his readmittance had to be delayed following what was described by those present as a “mystery complaint”.