The council meeting escalated into chaos when Independent Councillor Charley Farrelly proposed a motion to grant residents' associations insurance numbers similar to tidy towns groups for maintenance work. Tensions flared over a controversial letter from Sinn Féin's Deputy Pa Daly's office concerning grass-cutting responsibilities. Cllr Farrelly's sarcastic insinuation connecting Sinn Féin to the IRA drew a strong rebuke from fellow councillors, leading to demands for order from the Cathaoirleach. The situation remained charged as councillors clashed over accusations and the appropriateness of remarks made during the session.
Cllr Charley Farrelly proposed a motion for residents' associations in Castleisland to obtain insurance numbers for maintenance work, leading to heated debates among council members.
The council meeting erupted when Cllr Farrelly's comments about Sinn Féin's involvement in maintenance requests were met with denials and a call for apologies from other councillors.
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