FF not to replace departed councillor

FIANNA FÁIL has said it will not select a third local election candidate to run in Carrigaline following the defection of Cllr Deirdre Forde to Fine Gael.

Ms Forde announced her decision at a press conference with Fine Gael party leader Enda Kenny at the Dáil this week.

She denied her decision to switch sides was prompted by the party’s decision to run a three-person ticket in the electoral area.