FF choose Louth councillor to contest Seanad seat

Fianna Fáil has chosen a 26-year-old county councillor from Louth to contest a seat in next month's Seanad by-elections.

James Carroll has received the backing of the parliamentary party tonight to contest the seat on the administrative panel.

It became vacant following the death of Senator Tony Kett.

Two other seats will also be filled in the by-elections, with Fianna Fáil and the Greens having their sights set on winning those also.