"Fianna Fáil's vote has collapsed since Bertie Ahern topped the poll every year since the Dublin Central constituency was created in 1981 up to his exit from politics in 2010."
"Senator Fitzpatrick missed out on a seat in 2024's general election garnering just 2,802 votes, and finishing behind the Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch who just missed out on a seat."
"Minister O'Brien said that 'every door' in Dublin central will be knocked on 'thrice' by Fianna Fáil as they prepare for the upcoming by-election."
Fianna Fáil is struggling in Dublin Central, with Senator Mary Fitzpatrick opting out of the by-election. The party's vote has significantly declined since Bertie Ahern's tenure, where he consistently topped the polls. In the 2024 general election, Fitzpatrick received only 2,802 votes, trailing behind Gerry Hutch. Ahern's last election saw him secure 36.8% of first preference votes. The upcoming by-election is a response to Paschal Donohoe's departure to the World Bank, with Ahern supporting the new candidate at the selection convention.
Read at Irish Independent
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