SF’s Brady questions Sheehy appointment

SINN FÉIN’S John Brady has questioned the appointment of retired Wicklow county manager Eddie Sheehy to head up an investigation into irregularities at Cavan County Council. It is understood that Mr Sheehy is heading up an investigation in Cavan into an alleged financial irregularities within the council.

Deputy Brady said: ‘It is extremely concerning that serious allegations of financial corruption at Cavan County Council are being investigated by Eddie Sheehy as concerns of planning irregularities have been raised surrounding Wicklow County Council, where Mr Sheehy was previously county manager.

‘Indeed, several ministers with responsibility for planning have committed to a full investigation into planning irregularities at Wicklow County Council in the past. In recent correspondence to me, Minister Coveney confirmed that he was aware of planning concerns and he would make a decision on an investigation shortly.

‘In recent weeks, I have handed over substantial documentation to the Gardaí relating to alleged wrongdoing within Wicklow County Council. It may be more appropriate at this time to achieve full transparency in the case of Wicklow County Council before appointing someone so close to the council to investigate Cavan County Council.’