Independent politician Catherine Connolly has criticized Fianna Fáil's decision to nominate Gráinne Seoige as a candidate in the Galway West constituency for the 2024 General Election. Connolly called this strategy 'daft,' highlighting concerns about the campaign's accuracy and respect for ground-level workers.
Catherine Connolly , an independent politician and Leas-Cheann Comhairle, criticized Fianna Fáil 's decision to nominate Gráinne Seoige as a candidate in the 2024 General Election , describing it as a 'daft strategy.' Connolly made these comments on Saturday night, amid ongoing vote counts across Ireland. Seoige, a television host running for her first election, is unlikely to secure a seat in the Galway West constituency.
Fianna Fáil's campaign strategy has come under scrutiny, especially after a mock ballot paper distributed by Seoige's campaign omitted the name of Catherine Connolly, a key rival in the Connemara area
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