Sinn Féin MEP to challenge Ahern for Dáil seat

Sinn Féin MEP Mary Lou McDonald is to bid for a Dáil seat in Taoiseach Bertie Ahern’s constituency, it emerged today.

Ms McDonald confirmed she would seek a party nomination to contest the Dublin Central constituency at the next General Election.

The selection convention will take place on December 1 in Aughrim Street Parish Centre in Stoneybatter.