TD leaves Dáil to face new challenges

FIANNA FÁIL’S Dublin North TD, GV Wright, is to stand down after the current Dáil term.

He has become the second TD in the constituency to announce his departure from politics. Local Labour Party deputy Sean Ryan has also decided not to contest the next election.

In a statement yesterday, Mr Wright said he wished to make a career change at a time when he felt capable of taking on new challenges. He added that he believed it was time for a younger person to take on the job.