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Frances Fitzgerald’s retirement has sparked a flurry of interest in her Dublin seat, while Barry Cowen is the name on everybody’s lips in Midlands-North West
There were big questions being asked at the FG conference as ministers said they’re fighting for re-election to government.
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Insiders see party facing the ‘fight of its life’ in next year’s elections but believe fear of a Sinn Féin government might be best unifying force within FG
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Regina Doherty, Barry Ward and Colm Brophy among national politicians who may compete for role
PUBLIC Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe has “absolutely” ruled out being the Fine Gael candidate in Dublin for next year’s European elections.