‘Dublin-proof’ policies in bid to recover support

Fianna Fáil will “Dublin-proof” all future party policies in a bid to recover votes in the capital.

They will also appoint additional “local area representatives” in parts of Dublin where they have no councillors.

The capital represents arguably Fianna Fáil’s greatest challenge in terms of rebuilding the party. The death of former finance minister Brian Lenihan left Fianna Fáil without a TD in Dublin.