O’Malley calls time on a political dynasty

FORMER junior minister Tim O’Malley yesterday revealed he is quitting political life, ending a political dynasty dating back to the foundation of his party.

After a disastrous election for the Progressive Democrats which saw their seats chopped from eight to just two, Mr O’Malley will leave public life and focus his energies as a possible adviser to the health sector. He was among some 30 TDs who face the daunting task of clearing out their Leinster House offices this week.

Mr O’Malley’s decision brings to an end the political dynasty firmly established by party founder Des O’Malley, after his daughter Fiona O’Malley decided to leave politics following the loss of her seat in Dun Laoghaire.