Paul O’Donoghue confirms he will not seek re-election

A brother of former Fianna Fáil minister and ceann comhairle John O’Donoghue yesterday confirmed he will not be seeking re-election to Kerry County Council.

After several days of speculation about his political future, Cllr Paul O’Donoghue, who had already been chosen as a local elections candidate for the party in the South and West Kerry area, said he would not be going forward.

There is ongoing speculation that John O’Donoghue, who has indicated his interest in returning to the Dáil, may be added to the ticket instead.