Fine Gael TDs criticise colleagues for spreading retirement rumours

While he did not mention any names, Wexford TD Paul Kehoe — who was also included in the list but says he intends to run again — was highly critical of 'a TD and a senator' in Fine Gael

Wexford TD Paul Kehoe launched an attack on his party colleagues after the leaking of names of TDs who had purportedly decided not to conest the next election. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

A number of Fine Gael TDs have used a private meeting to criticise their party colleagues for spreading speculation about retirements.

Wexford TD Paul Kehoe launched an attack on his party colleagues for leaking a list of nine TDs who are doubtful to run in the next election.