Decision of Galway-based councillor to resign is 'appropriate'

Owen Hanley, a Galway City councillor, announced his resignation following recent allegations made about him online.

Owen Hanley stated he believed resigning was the 'correct thing' to do.

The Social Democrats have said the decision of its Galway-based councillor Owen Hanley to resign is “appropriate”.

Mr Hanley, a Galway City councillor, announced his resignation following recent allegations made about him online.