Fine Gael candidate quits race after admitting to taking money from developer

The report outlines that when the plan was approved by the local council, Ms Agrios and her husband had indicated they would appeal to An Bord Pleanála, delaying the development.

In a post to social media, Marian Agrios said while her name will be on the ballot, she is asking not to be considered by voters

A Fine Gael local election candidate has withdrawn from next week's elections following revelations she was paid money by a developer to withdraw a planning objection.

The Ditch website on Monday published a story which claimed that first-time candidate in Louth Marian Agrios was paid €15,000 by a developer who also carried out €15,000 worth of work at her home to withdraw a planning objection to the building of new homes.