‘I’m sure Tony’s pulling strings for me’

SINCE her early 20s, Maureen O’Sullivan worked behind the scenes for one of the best known faces in the Dáil. But she remained as low key in her victory over Dublin Central as she did during her month long election campaign.

When she appeared on the last Christmas cards sent to constituents by Tony Gregory last year, it was clear that Ms O’Sullivan would be seeking to continue the late TD’s legacy by taking over the seat he has held in Dublin Central for three decades.

During all that time, Ms O’Sullivan worked as an election agent for the late Mr Gregory, helping him to hold onto his seat in eight successive elections. But she has had little electoral experience herself.