Former Fine Gael TD Alan Shatter to contest general election as independent

The former justice minister will run in the Dublin-Rathdown constituency after being urged to by local residents, he said
Alan Shatter has called for a 'political culture that is not ageist, embraces wisdom, values experience and unequivocally rejects racism and antisemitism'.

Alan Shatter has called for a 'political culture that is not ageist, embraces wisdom, values experience and unequivocally rejects racism and antisemitism'.

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024 - 18:15
Tadgh McNally,  Political Reporter

Former Fine Gael justice minister Alan Shatter is to run as an independent in the upcoming general election.

Mr Shatter will run in the Dublin-Rathdown constituency, which is due to increase to a four-seater.

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