Varadkar pays tribute to 'immense impact' of Richard Bruton as TD confirms he will not run in general election

'This is the right time', says veteran politican

Fine Gael TD Richard Bruton, who recently turned 70, was first elected to the Dáil in the 1982 general election.

Fine Gael TD and former Cabinet Minister Richard Bruton has confirmed that he will not contest the next general election.

Mr Bruton confirmed his intention to stand down at a Fine Gael Dublin Bay North constituency meeting on Tuesday.