Fine Gael MEP Francis Fitzgerald has announced she will not contest the European Parliament elections next year.
The former tánaiste and minister for justice was elected as an MEP for Dublin in 2019 and has been an elected representative since 1992 as a councillor, senator, TD, and MEP.
"I would like to thank all those without whom none of the work was possible - my family and friends, the many Fine Gael members and elected representatives, and my staff and teams of supporters." — Frances Fitzgerald MEP November 6, 2023 Taoiseach Leo Varadkar paid tribute to Ms Fitzgerald and said"the decision not to run again for elected office is a difficult and deeply personal one for any politician".
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