East Galway's Connaughton to step down at next election

East Galway Fine Gael TD Paul Connaughton has announced that he will not be running for re-election to the Dáil in the next General Election.

East Galway's Connaughton to step down at next election
Tue, 23 Nov, 2010 - 12:03

East Galway Fine Gael TD Paul Connaughton has announced that he will not be running for re-election to the Dáil in the next General Election.

The 66-year-old was first elected in 1981 and has held various frontbench portfolios.

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