Fine Gael selects Minister Kieran O’Donnell and Senator Maria Byrne to contest Limerick City constituency in General Election

Minister Kieran O’Donnell and Senator Maria Byrne have been selected by Fine Gael to represent the party in the Limerick City constituency at the next General Election.

Party members selected Minister Kieran O’Donnell and Senator Maria Byrne tonight in the Castletroy Park Hotel at a convention which was chaired by Senator Garret Ahearn.

Fine Gael has now chosen 47 General Election candidates in 30 constituencies.

Minister O’Donnell said: “I am honoured to have been selected to contest the upcoming General Election for Fine Gael in the Limerick City Constituency.

“Since my first election to the Dail in 2007, I have worked to provide the best possible representation for Limerick City Constituency, both locally and nationally.

“I am seeking re-election to Dail Eireann because I want to build on the progress of the past four years and work for more and improved services for Limerick City constituency.

“From my years as a public representative, and recently in my role as Minister of State, I believe that I am the candidate with the necessary drive, experience, and qualities to continue to deliver for Limerick.

“In my daily work as a TD locally, I am aware of the challenges facing the people of Limerick. I have worked consistently to provide services locally, and to secure investment in housing, public infrastructure and job creation here. These will continue to be my priorities”.

Senator Byrne said: “I am deeply honoured to have been selected by party members as Fine Gael’s candidate for the upcoming General Election in Limerick City.

“Throughout my time as a Senator, I have had the privilege of working hand-in-hand with the people, businesses, and community organisations that make our city and the wider Mid-West region thrive.

“Whether it’s championing local issues or addressing national concerns, I’ve always focused on driving positive change. A recent success was my work to ensure the €14,000 Rent a Room Scheme income is excluded from the medical card means test, a win that directly benefits many households in Limerick, and across the country.

“Yet, there is still so much more to achieve. I am confident that I am the right person to lead this charge. My focus will be on revitalising Limerick city centre, crafting a sustainable plan for University Hospital Limerick, safeguarding our businesses, rethinking how we support cancer patients and family carers, and ensuring the continued delivery of affordable homes.

“I am eager to engage with the people of Limerick City in the coming campaign and humbly ask for their number one vote.”