Four candidates fight for FG nominations in South Tipp

FINE Gael’s preparation for the next general election continues to gather pace with four candidates set to fight for the second nomination in the South Tipperary constituency.

Sitting TD Tom Hayes is widely tipped to top the poll in the three-seater at the next election and Fine Gael has decided to change its single-candidate strategy of 2007 by running a second nominee.

Businessman Michael Murphy entered the fray this week by becoming the fourth person to declare his intention to stand for the nomination at the party’s November 7 selection convention.