Unsuccessful European Election candidate John Mullins pledges to move home to Cork South Central constituency if he is selected to run for the party
At least four Fine Gael politicians will seek place on ticket in bid to retain Dáil seat vacated by Coveney
Mr Coveney wrote to Fine Gael members in his Cork South Central constituency on Wednesday to break the news that he will not run in the next general election. The former tánaiste and minister in several government departments, including Foreign Affairs, said it was “time for me to step out of politics at the next election after the extraordinary privilege of serving this constituency for 26 years”.
Mr Harris said Mr Coveney was a close friend, and he fully understood and respected his colleague’s decision. “He is a person who served his country well,” said Mr Harris, adding that Mr Coveney would always be remembered for protecting the national interest during Brexit. Unsuccessful European election candidate John Mullins has been nominated to contest the convention. He currently lives elsewhere in Co Cork but has pledged to “immediately” move back to the constituency should be selected by Fine Gael members at the convention on July 23rd.
Former Cork South Central TD Jerry Buttimer, currently the Cathaoirleach of the Seanad, is also seeking a place on the Fine Gael ticket. Highlighting his 17 years as an Oireachtas member he said he had the experience and public profile to be a successful candidate in the upcoming general election.
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