Flynn Claims Lack Of Support From Colleagues Gave Him No Option But To Leave Fine Gael

Councillor Johnny Flynn claims a lack of support from his Fine Gael colleagues regarding Ennis 2040 has left him with no option but to resign from the party. The outgoing Ennis councillor has formally announced his departure from Fine Gael, citing sitting Fine Gael councillors' support for what he's called the "destructive Council and Ennis 2040 DAC plans for Ennis town centre" as the primary reason for his exit. Councillor Flynn stated his intention three months ago not to seek re-election and claimed an "erosion of democracy" stemming from the creation of the the Ennis 2040 DAC had led to his decision. He says last week's appearance of the Ennis 2040 board before Clare County Council showed him the glaring differences between his, and his party colleagues' views regarding the proposals.