The next general election is about a year away but already some candidates have declared their interest. Sean O’Riordan looks at the possible runners and riders.

A POLL carried out in the Cork South West constituency shows Fianna Fáil support in the region has nose-dived from 42.5% at the last election to a current low of 19%.

A NON-DRINKING senator has irritated colleagues by suggesting several of them are in no position to debate alcohol abuse because they like a drink themselves.