Cork City poll-topper Ken O'Flynn backs immigration stance

Former Fianna Fáil councillor, now a member of Independent Ireland, was elected on the first count in the Cork City north east LEA

Ken O'Flynn celebrates with supporters as he was deemed elected on the first count at Cork City Hall on Saturday. Picture: Larry Cummins

The man who won the highest vote in Cork City said the result proves that his “common sense politics” approach has resonated with voters.

Independent Ireland councillor Ken O’Flynn, who has been a city councillor for 16 years, was speaking after he retained his seat in the Cork City Council north east local electoral area with over 3,134 first preference votes on the first count — more than 1,100 above the quota.