Sister of Clare TD Joe Carey to seek Fine Gael nomination to replace brother

Fine Gael sources confirmed that Leonora Carey had been nominated to replace her brother on the party’s ticket

In recent months, there had been widespread speculation as to Joe Carey’s future as a TD for Clare. Picture: Eamon Ward

Leonora Carey, sister of incumbent TD Joe Carey, is to seek the Fine Gael nomination to replace her brother in Co Clare at the upcoming general election.

Fine Gael sources confirmed that Ms Carey had been nominated to replace her brother on the party’s ticket, but faces a selection convention early next month.