Fine Gael candidate feels sorry for Simon Harris after encounter with carer

A candidate for Fine Gael in the general election says she is not concerned by the number of the party’s TDs who are not running for a Dáil seat.

Keira Keogh is standing in Mayo in place of outgoing TD Michael Ring, who is one of a number of experienced TDs not running on Friday.

Ms Keogh ran in the local elections back in June, and says Fine Gael being on the Yes side of the repeal and marriage equality referendums was key to her joining the party.

Speaking to Breakingnews.ie, she says there is no reason to be concerned by the number of new candidates in the election.

“I think from the outset, when you look at it, there must be an exodus and there must be big problems, but when you get to know the people personally, I see Michael and I know he really debated staying or going for another term.

“Then you look at Heather Humphreys; her announcement was quite late.

“I have also listened to Simon Coveney, who launched Alan Dillon’s campaign, and he also said it was a very tricky…

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