Social Democrats deny suspending Limerick City branch after lack of meetings flagged

Councillor Elisa O'Donovan said the branch AGM, 'now four months overdue, was postponed abruptly on November 18 by the general secretary citing an internal matter under review'

Limerick councillor Elisa O'Donovan wrote that 'the two elected representatives in Limerick council have had no contact from any of the branch executive since October'. File Picture: Press 22

The Social Democrats have denied suspending its Limerick City branch, despite legal letters and local members claiming the contrary.

In an email sent to members in early January, party activist Karen Sugrue claimed she had been suspended since November "for 'bringing the party into disrepute' by asking questions and complaining about sexism in the party, and suggesting that lack of diversity was a 'problem'".