Independent Ireland candidate resigns from party

Councillor Philip Sutcliffe, who is running as a candidate in Dublin South-Central, has resigned from Independent Ireland, the party has said.

In a statement, Independent Ireland said Cllr Sutcliffe tendered his resignation following a meeting with a senior party official.

Independent Ireland's leadership accepted his resignation, it said.

The statement added: "As we understand it, Cllr Sutcliffe is continuing in politics as a non-party representative.

"He is continuing his general election campaign and if elected will take up a seat in Dáil Éireann as a non-party TD."