FF select Cowen’s brother to contest

FIANNA FÁIL have selected the Taoiseach’s brother, Cllr Barry Cowen and sitting TDs John Moloney and Sean Fleming to contest the general election in Laois/ Offaly.

Cllr Barry Cowen thanked the estimated 750 delegates for his selection; “I believe I have the suitability, the work-rate, the commitment to prove you right.”

He said he would be able to “connect and engage with the public”.