“I am delighted.”
Or “five demands” voters can get behind.
Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins TD says his party will be contesting the upcoming byelections in Galway West and Dublin Central. Following Paschal Donohoe’s resignation, he also reacts to the general trend of Irish politicians going abroad to work for global bodies.
Put simply, the side that is less factional and more united around a leading candidate of their side has the better chance to win.
Independent may benefit
The retirement from politics at the upcoming election of Eamon O’Cuiv will mark the departure of the last member of the DeValera family from the Oireachtas.