Fine Gael's John Paul Phelan retiring as TD

Mr Phelan, a TD for Carlow-Kilkenny informed Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of his decision ahead of the meeting on Tuesday night

Paul Phelan: 'It has been my greatest honour to serve the people of Carlow and Kilkenny for the last 24 years as a councillor, Senator, TD and Junior Minister.' File Picture: Leon Farrell/ Photocall Ireland

Fine Gael’s John Paul Phelan has announced he will retire as a TD.

The Irish Examiner has learned that Mr Phelan told his constituency AGM on Tuesday night that he will not run again in the next election due to health issues.