Fine Gael selects Regina Doherty to run in Dublin in European elections

Doherty defeated junior minister Josepha Madigan and fellow senator Barry Ward to run for seat being vacated by Frances Fitzgerald
Fine Gael selects Regina Doherty to run in Dublin in European elections

Regina Doherty.  Picture: Steve Humphreys/PA 

Fine Gael senator and former social protection minister Regina Doherty will be the party's candidate in Dublin for the upcoming European elections.

The selection convention took place at Dublin City University’s St Patrick’s Campus with more than 600 in attendance on Sunday evening and saw Ms Doherty score an upset victory over junior minister Josepha Madigan and fellow senator Barry Ward.

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