Ex-Tánaiste Michael McDowell likely to run for Seanad

Former Tánaiste Michael McDowell is likely to run for a Seanad seat, the Irish Examiner can reveal.

The former Progressive Democrats leader, who is one of the country’s most eminent senior counsels, looks to be eyeing up one of the two seats on the NUI panel.

At present, the three seats are occupied by Ronan Mullen, John Crown, and Feargal Quinn. Mr Quinn has announced his intention to retire at the end of this Seanad term, while it is understood that oncology professor Mr Crown will also not seek another term.