Sinn Féin taking claims that Cork councillor was undermined by party 'very seriously'

Cllr Danielle Twomey confirmed she is leaving the party

Cllr Danielle Twomey, who announced this week that she is leaving Sinn Féin. File Picture: David Keane.

Sinn Féin has said it is taking claims from a Midleton-based councillor that she was undermined before leaving the party "very seriously."

Danielle Twomey, who recently announced she would not be seeking re-election, confirmed she is leaving the party on Monday evening.