The starting gun has been fired for the Galway West by-election, with Fine Gael selecting former government chief whip and Senator Seán Kyne as their candidate, facing tough challenges from both left and right.

Senator Seán Kyne has been chosen by Fine Gael to contest the upcoming by-election in the Galway West constituency.

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.