FF ‘spooked’ by election drop-outs

FORMER Fianna Fáil Justice Minister John O’Donoghue has admitted his party has been “spooked” by refusal of a number of high-profile members not to run in the next general election.

In confirming his intention to put his name forward for re-election, Mr O’Donoghue last night called on all members of the Fianna Fáil party to “steady their nerves and look at what they can do for the constituents and for the country during this turbulent time”.

He said that the decision by leading members not to run had spooked the party.