Noonan prepares for by-election in south Tipperary

The leader of Fine Gael, Michael Noonan, is to visit the constituency of South Tipperary today.

His party is preparing to announce their candidate in the upcoming by-election in the area.

The election follows the death of the Fine Gael deputy, Theresa Ahern, last year.

It is to be Mr Noonan’s first official trip as party leader since he succeeded John Bruton.