Byelections 2019: Fine Gael suffer blow after failing to win any seats

The Government has suffered a blow after failing to win any seats in four byelections which could provide clues before the whole country goes to the polls next year.

Byelections 2019: Fine Gael suffer blow after failing to win any seats
Sat, 30 Nov, 2019 - 22:52
Digital Desk staff

Additional reporting by Elaine Loughlin, Daniel McConnell, Juno McEnroe and Kevin O'Neill

The Government has suffered a blow after failing to win any seats in four byelections which could provide clues before the whole country goes to the polls next year.

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