East Galway GP Martin Daly has a very strong chance of winning a seat in the general election, according to a former Roscommon cathaoirleach.
The former president of the Irish Medical Organisation wants to run for Fianna Fáil in the Roscommon-Galway constituency.
He's set to contest their selection convention against Senator Eugene Murphy later this month.
Shannonside FM political analyst, Ivan Connaughton, says Daly could well win a seat in the general election itself.
He has been speaking to our reporter Eoghan Murphy about the decision.
A local Fianna Fáil councillor says it's good to see a variety of candidates putting themselves forward to contest the General Election.
Cllr Paschal Fitzmaurice was reacting to news that Ballygar GP Martin Daly has thrown his hat into the ring in Roscommon Galway.
The current Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council has yet to indicate whether he will run himself.
The Castlerea-based councillor says Fianna Fáil has done well in Government and it's an exciting time for the party:
