Family release statement as councillor remains in an induced coma

A long-serving Donegal County Councillor who took ill whilst on holidays in Gran Canaria has been flown back to Dublin.

Sean McEniff, one of Donegal’s longest serving politicians is on a ventilator and remains in an induced coma.

Mr McEniff was flown back from Spain on Saturday night and is now in hospital in Dublin, but his family have said his condition is stable.

His family released the following brief statement in relation to Mr McEniff’s condition.

The statement read, The family would like to acknowledge the continued messages of good wishes and prayers for Sean’s recovery.

“The family would also like to thank the medical professionals of Clinica Rocca in San Agustin who did an excellent job of caring for Sean in Gran Canaria.”