Fianna Fáil adds two senators to Midlands-North West ticket for European elections

In a surprise move, the party confirmed the additions of senators Niall Blaney and Lisa Chambers, who will join TD Barry Cowen on the ticket

Senator Niall Blaney has been added to the Fianna Fáil ticket. Picture: Clive Wasson

Fianna Fáil has added two senators to the Midlands-North West ticket to contest the upcoming European elections.

In a surprise move, the party's National Constituencies Committee today confirmed the additions of Senators Niall Blaney and Lisa Chambers to the ticket for the five-seat constituency. They will join Barry Cowen TD on the ticket.