Sinn Féin Councillor Suspended for Drink Driving

Suspension of Sinn Féin Councillor

A Sinn Féin councillor, Cathal King, has been suspended for two months by the Local Government Commission for Standards following a drink driving incident. The councillor pleaded guilty to being in charge of a vehicle with excess alcohol, leading to his suspension until May 31, 2025. The decision allows for appeal to the High Court.