Fianna Fáil TD to stand down at next election

Fianna Fáil TD Tony Dempsey denied today that he was retiring from politics because he feared losing his seat at the next general election.

Wed, 19 Oct, 2005 - 13:56

Fianna Fáil TD Tony Dempsey denied today that he was retiring from politics because he feared losing his seat at the next General Election.

The 61-year-old former Wexford hurling manager was elected to the Dáil for the first time in 2002, but has said he will not be standing in the next election.

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