Fine Gael councillor seeks nomination for by-election

Minister for Housing and Fine Gael TD Eoghan Murphy is to step down as TD for Dublin Bay South (PA)

Fine Gael local councillor James Geoghegan has written to party members seeking a nomination to run as a candidate for the upcoming byelection.

Mr Geoghegan sent the letter on Friday evening declaring his interest in running for the Dublin Bay South seat.