Statement by An Taoiseach and Leader of Fine Gael: Deputy Frank Feighan – a man of courage, integrity and loyalty

“I was sorry to learn of but fully accept Deputy Frank Feighan’s decision not to put his name forward to contest the next General Election for Fine Gael in the Roscommon/Galway Constituency.
“I want to sincerely thank him for his hard work and excellent service to the people of Roscommon/South Leitrim over the past 16 years, firstly as Councillor, as a Senator and then as a TD since 2007. Frank has worked tirelessly to help this Government deliver infrastructure projects and enhanced services to the people of Roscommon and Leitrim, including making Roscommon Hospital safer and relentlessly working to resolve the water crisis in his constituency.

“I also want to commend Frank for his work as Chair of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement and Co-Chair of the British Irish Parliamentary Assembly. The passion, energy and commitment he has brought to both of these roles have helped to foster greater British Irish relations, which will be evident for many years to come.

“On a personal level, I know Frank for his entire political career and he is a man of great courage, integrity and loyalty. I will continue to work closely with Frank over the coming months as he serves the people of Roscommon/South Leitrim and I wish him well for the future.”