FG dismisses Libertas hopes for Europe seat

FINE GAEL has dismissed Libertas’ election prospects, saying the party does not have enough people on the ground to canvass effectively.

Sitting MEP Jim Higgins said he did not believe Libertas leader Declan Ganley was featuring in the race to a secure a seat in the Ireland North-West constituency.

He said internal and independent polls put Mr Ganley at between 1% and 2%, which Mr Higgins said was well short of the 25% a candidate would expect to get in a successful campaign.