Former Dublin lord mayor Ray McAdam elected to Seanad in by-election

The former Dublin Lord Mayor secured the seat after a postal ballot, with the result raising questions about Government party support

Ray McAdam secures Seanad seat as result suggests Government support was not unanimous. File picture: PA

Fine Gael has retained its seat in the Seanad following the victory of former Lord Mayor of Dublin Ray McAdam in a by-election.

The by-election was held following the successful election of Sean Kyne to the Dáil in the Galway West by-election.