Dara Murphy controversy had impact on byelection, says Burke

Fine Gael’s byelection chances in Cork North Central were “impacted” by the controversy surrounding outgoing TD Dara Murphy, who was double-jobbing between Dublin and Brussels, it has been claimed.

Senator Colm Burke, who was second with first preferences in the constituency byelection, told the Irish Examiner the scandal over Mr Murphy’s Dáil absence “hurt” his chances at winning a seat.