Former MEP, failed Dáil candidates and party councillors shortlisted for Seanad elections

A former MEP, failed Dáil candidates and party councillors are in the running to be added to a list of nominees for the upcoming Seanad elections.

Former Sinn Féin poll topper and Dublin MEP, Lynn Boylan, is expected to be put forward as a potential candidate when the party's Ard Chomhairle meets tomorrow. The party's governing body will also consider nominations for Niall Ó Donnghaile, an outgoing Sinn Fein senator, as well as party Dublin city councillor Daithi Doolan.