In a statement, he says following a career spanning 20 years, he has decided to leave politics.

The 53-year-old will stand in the Boyle Municipal District, which also includes Ballaghaderreen and Strokestown.

The former Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader died yesterday at the age of 76.

He remained in politics at local and national level until his retirement in 2009.

Figures released today from the Standards in Public Office show that four of our local politicians from the party declared the donations in 2022.

MEPs from Spain, Latvia and Estonia visited the country earlier this week to speak to home and business owners affected by the major issues with concrete blocks.

The accusation comes from Midlands North West MEP Luke 'Ming' Flanagan and revolves around Fine Gael's Colm Markey.

Carrick on Shannon councillor and businesswoman, Finola Armstrong Maguire revealed her decision at the most recent meeting of the area's Fine Gael Executive.