Fine Gael on course for big by-election victory

Journalist-turned-politician George Lee is expected to scoop a massive victory for Fine Gael in the Dublin South by-election.

Fine Gael on course for big by-election victory

Journalist-turned-politician George Lee is expected to scoop a massive victory for Fine Gael in the Dublin South by-election.

Early estimates from the party put the ex-RTÉ economics editor polling at over 50% – indicating he could be elected on the first count, clinching the seat vacated by the death of former Fianna Fáil government minister Seamus Brennan.

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