Joe Carey's sister seeks election nod in Clare as he becomes 16th Fine Gael TD to retire

Mr Carey’s resignation is not expected to cause a by-election, as ongoing speculation centres around the next general election being held in mid-November

Joe Carey has announced his retirement from politics following medical advice. Photo: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

There are now 16 Fine Gael TDs who were elected in 2020 who will not contest the upcoming general election, as former Clare TD Joe Carey confirmed his resignation from the Dáil on Monday.

Mr Carey said in a statement that he would be stepping down as a TD effective immediately, following medical advice he received in the wake of his serious hospitalisation last March.