Simon Coveney unconcerned about electoral backlash as Fine Gael chooses European candidates

The selections for Ireland South are sitting MEP Seán Kelly and Cork businessman and entrepreneur John Mullins

Simon Coveney: 'This isn't the first time a referendum has been lost, there have been 11. It doesn't necessarily carry over into local elections, European elections, and general elections.' 

Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney does not expect the defeat of the Government in Friday's referenda to carry over into this year's local and European elections.

Mr Coveney made the comments as Fine Gael unveiled its selections for Ireland South — sitting MEP Seán Kelly and Cork businessman and entrepreneur John Mullins.