Irish Candidate Ray McAdam Shares Political Journey and Family History
Fine Gael's Dublin Central candidate Ray McAdam discussed his political journey and revealed he was named after an uncle killed by the IRA.
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Fine Gael's Dublin Central candidate Ray McAdam discussed his political journey and revealed he was named after an uncle killed by the IRA.
Fine Gael has selected Dublin Lord Mayor Ray McAdam as its candidate to contest the Dublin Central by-election this May.
A new poll in Ireland indicates that two-thirds of voters believe convicted criminals, such as Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch, should not be allowed to hold a seat in Dáil Éireann.

Gillian Sherratt was seen as party HQ’s preferred candidate, but grassroots members opted to back their local councillor instead.

Janice Boylan has been chosen as Sinn Féin's candidate to contest the Dublin Central by-election, following a party convention.

A Fine Gael senator has been chosen to run in the Galway West by-election, with the Taoiseach indicating that both the Galway West and Dublin Central by-elections are likely to be held in May.
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has expressed his skepticism that Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch will secure a victory in the upcoming by-election for Dublin Central.
Paschal Donohoe will be a no-show for the Fine Gael campaign to retain his seat in the Dublin Central by-election, leaving his old party without the former finance minister to lean on as it battles…

Janet Horner of the Green Party is building a campaign for Dublin Central that highlights positive aspects of the constituency and focuses on issues like childcare, traffic, and fishing nets.

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Councillor Janice Boylan has been selected to run for Sinn Féin in the Dublin Central by-election in May, the party said on Wednesday evening.
Green Party candidate Janet Horner stated that Dublin Central needs fewer 'hard men' like Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch representing the constituency in the upcoming by-election.
Dublin City Councillor John Stephens has been chosen by Fianna Fáil to represent the party in the upcoming May by-election for Dublin Central. The Lord Mayor is set to face off against his deputy in the contest.

Members selected community activist and TD staffer Ruth O’Dea to contest the vote.
It seemed a flawless plan. Cast aside the local flagbearers and parachute in a high-profile campaigner with the backing of the party leadership to run in Dublin Central.
Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch has launched his campaign for the Dublin Central by-election, with government figures suggesting he may have overestimated his chances.

Gillian Sherratt, known for her campaign for justice for her son Harvey Morrison, and Janice Boylan are battling for Sinn Féin's nomination in Dublin Central.