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Ireland Midlands-Northwest MEP Colm Markey has announced that he will not contest the European elections this June.

Fine Gael have been hit by the resignation of another parliamentary party member after MEP Colm Markey withdrew his name from a selection convention ahead of the upcoming European elections.

He took the place of Mairead McGuinness, who gave up her seat to become European Commissioner for financial stability.

He took the place of Mairead McGuinness, who gave up her seat to become European Commissioner for financial stability.

“I have informed Fine Gael that I will be withdrawing my name from the MEP selection convention for Midlands North-west constituency. I would like to thank all the members for all their generous and valued support. However, 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.

The Drogheda politician who has been an MEP since November 2020 says his aim now is to return to Louth and play a central role in tackling the issues in the area.

He took the place of Mairead McGuinness, who gave up her seat to become European Commissioner for financial stability.

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It claims the decision 'lacks any basis in strategic, long-term thinking'