John Mullins rules himself out of Dáil bid if he is elected to European Parliament   

John Mullins of Fine Gael at the Fine Gael Ard Fheis at the University of Galway. Picture: Dan Linehan

Fine Gael’s candidate for Ireland South, John Mullins, has ruled out running for the Dáil if he is elected to the European Parliament in June.

Speaking to the Irish Examiner at the Fine Gael Ard Fheis in Galway, Mr Mullins repeatedly said that his main concentration is his candidacy for the European elections.