LISA MARIE SHEEHY (23)

AREA: Limerick. REASON: The Limerick councillor left the party on Tuesday amid claims of bullying. Ms Sheehy forwarded bullying claims to the party, which investigated them and found there was no evidence to substantiate the claims. Speaking on RTÉ this week, Ms Sheehy said: ‘This [bullying] is something that is throughout the country and the party really needs to wise up on it.’ NOW: Continuing to represent Limerick City and County as an independent councillor.