Gráinne Seoige will next week lodge papers seeking to run for Fianna Fáil in general election

Retiring Fianna Fáil veteran Éamon Ó Cuív has revealed he was asked for advice by the presenter about taking over his role in the Dáil.

Ms Seoige rang Mr Ó Cuiv last week to indicate her interest in running for Fianna Fáil in Galway West.

It is the first indication that the Gaeilgeoir and former news anchor hopes to become a member of the Oireachtas. Her selection as an official candidate would be a sensation.

“She said she would be seeking the nomination. She is definitely interested in running for the party,” Mr Ó Cuív told the Irish Independent.

“She is a native speaker and comes from a very Fianna Fáil background.”

Mr Ó Cuív said he had wished Ms Seoige the best of luck with the process, pointing out that she needs only five backers for her name to go forward to a party selection convention, likely to be held early next month.

Nomination papers are due at the end of next week.

“I explained to her how it works,” Mr Ó Cuiv said, adding that she undoubtedly had…

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