He was an unsuccessful candidate for the party there in 2020 general election, but was re-elected to the Seanad later
Senator Jerry Buttimer has been added to the ticket by Fine Gael in the Cork South Central constituency for the next general election, as the party bids to retain former Tánaiste Simon Coveney’s seat.
Mr Buttimer lost his seat in the Dáil at the 2016 general election. He was subsequently elected to the Seanad where he was appointed by the Taoiseach as leader of the house. He was an unsuccessful candidate for the party Cork South Central at the 2020 general election, but was re-elected to the Seanad in 2020.Press Up closes three Wagamama restaurants in Dublin
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