Local Fine Gael TD will not contest next election

Fine Gael TD Ciarán Cannon will not contest the next election. In a statement, he says following a career spanning 20 years, he has decided to leave politics. He becomes the tenth Fine Gael TD to announce his departure at the next election

He says he enjoyed politics immensely and has been privileged to work alongside some very committed and talented people. The Galway East TD says he's confident he can continue to have an impact in another role, with 'renewed purpose and passion'.