The elected representatives told a special meeting of the council on Tuesday night of “toxic” comments by Mr Moran in an interview on his local radio station LIVE 95 on October 22nd

Sinn Fein are still in a battle to gain a European Parliament seat, as counting continues in two of three constituencies.

Nine of Ireland’s 14 European Parliamentary seats remain unfilled

Independent candidate Mr Moran beat 14 other candidates to be elected.

John Moran and Helen O'Donnell are leading the race according to initial tally predictions