13 May 2010 Edition
SF to table motion of no confidence in Wicklow County Council Manager following arrest
“From the start Sinn Féin has demanded an independent public investigation into the circumstances leading to the deaths of Brian Murray and Mark O’Shaughnessy,” Cllr Brady said. “We do not believe that these tragic deaths were simply an accident. Sinn Féin and the community in Bray believe that they were the result of flaws in the system itself. We welcomed the fact that the Gardaí some months ago raided the offices of Wicklow County Council and took files.
“The County Manager Eddie Sheehy cannot continue in his position while he is being actively investigated by the Gardaí as part of their inquiry into these deaths. His position is untenable, particularly following his arrest today. He needs to step aside. That is why I and my colleague John Snell are tabling a motion of no confidence in Mr Sheehy which we will be asking councillors from all other parties to support this motion of no confidence.”