Senator Seán Kyne has been selected to contest the upcoming by-election in Galway West.
Members of Fine Gael in the constituency voted in the selection convention at Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill.
Seán Kyne, from Maigh Cuilinn, has spent over two decades representing Galway as a TD, Minister of State, Government Chief Whip and now Leader of the Seanad.
The 50-year-old has been vocal in calls for greater investment in hospitals, transport, housing, community facilities and supporting the Irish language across Galway West and Conamara.
"I am delighted to be selected by the party members in Galway West to contest the forthcoming by-election on behalf of Fine Gael. I look forward to a positive campaign, meeting voters across the constituency and continuing to use my experience to help people and to represent Galway in Dáil Éireann," he said.
Tánaiste and Leader of Fine Gael Simon Harris said:
"I want to congratulate Senator Seán Kyne on his selection as the Fine Gael candidate in the upcoming Galway West by-election. The entire Fine Gael organisation will get behind Seán as we work hard to win back this Dáil seat.
"Seán is a hard-working, community-driven candidate with a track record of public service. I have no doubt he will serve as a tremendous representative of the people in Galway West in Dáil Éireann.
"I look forward to having the chance to meet the people of Galway West over the coming weeks as we set out our positive message and agenda," he added.
