FG not backing party’s candidate for mayor

The Fine Gael party in Limerick has decided not to support its own candidate in mayoral elections in the city following growing unease over his expenses claims.

The party has said that it would instead be supporting Labour’s nominee Cllr Gerry McLoughlin. The former Irish rugby star is now expected to become the 815th mayor of Limerick.

Former senator Pat Kennedy was expected to become mayor next week.