Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim Marc MacSharry has announced that he will not run in the next general election.
Mr MacSharry said that it has been an"extraordinary privilege" to serve in the Oireachtas since 2002.
He said:"I am eternally grateful to all for the opportunity to serve as a TD and Senator over more than 21 years.
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