Carlow-Kilkenny byelection: Turning point for Fianna Fáil, but still a lot to do

Selecting the right candidates for the general election is a big problem, writes Gary Murphy

So Fianna Fáil has broken its long duck in byelections.

Not since Cecilia Keaveney and Brian Lenihan were elected on the same day back in April 1996 has the party managed to get over the line in a byelection.