Mr Markey replaced Mairead McGuinness as MEP in 2020 following her appointment as EU Commissioner
Mr Markey’s decision to withdraw from the Fine Gael selection convention for the constituency comes amid a significant period of change in the party with
“I believe the most viable path to winning two seats for Fine Gael in the election in June is with two candidates, and I wish the remaining candidates all the best during their campaigns,” Mr Markey said, adding that he would remain in politics and plans to contest future elections.
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