FG's Kate O'Connell not selected to contest Seanad elections

Former Fine Gael TD Kate O'Connell has not been selected to contest the Seanad elections after party HQ ruled her out but backed others for the race for the upper house.

Despite much speculation that Ms O'Connell were keen to return to Leinster House, the party released its nominations for the Seanad today without her name on the list.