Fianna Fáil TD Jackie Cahill will not contest general election

The Tipperary TD, 61, was first elected to the Dáil in the 2016 election and is the chair of the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee

It is understood Fianna Fáil TD Jackie Cahill told a group of supporters on Sunday night that he would be stepping away from national politics.

Tipperary TD Jackie Cahill is to stand down ahead of the general election.

It is understood the Fianna Fáil TD told a group of supporters on Sunday night that he would be stepping away from national politics.