Sile de Valera to quit politics at next election

Fianna Fáil TD Sile de Valera has announced her intention to quit politics after 30 years.

Ms de Valera, the Minister of State at the Department of Education, said last night that she would not be contesting the next election for personal reasons.

The 52-year-old Clare TD said she initially intends to study for a PhD in psychology.