Fianna Fáil preparing for by-elections on 'Super Friday' style election day

Four by-elections to fill Dáil seats left empty as a result of the European elections could take place on the same day in a "Super Friday" style election day as soon as the first half of November.

Fianna Fáil members and potential by-election candidates said they are preparing for the likely schedule as party leader Micheál Martin said "we anticipate the by-elections will happen before the general election".