Mitchell will not contest 2014 European elections

Dublin MEP Gay Mitchell will not contest the European Parliament elections next year.

Thu, 14 Mar, 2013 - 08:51

Dublin MEP Gay Mitchell will not contest the European Parliament elections next year.

The Fine Gael MEP - and former presidential candidate - made the announcement in Strasbourg today, saying now is a good time to allow new candidates to emerge.

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