Leitrim elections candidate condemns alleged late night phone canvassing

A Leitrim local elections candidate has condemned nuisance phone calls relating to the upcoming elections.

Gary Prior. who is standing in the Ballinamore L.E.A, stated that a number of people in the area received phone calls in the middle of the night on Friday from a person who mentioned his campaign. He noted how distressing this can be, particularly for people with sickness in the family or kids out at night or abroad. The Fianna Fáil candidate says this person does not represent him in any way and is encouraging locals to report any further incidents to Gardaí.

Prior strongly condemned the incidents and added that it is not acceptable to prey on local people.