Steven Miller from LaoisToday was a guest on Midlands 103 this week where he looked at the Fine Gael candidates likely to be seeking to replace Charlie Flanagan as a TD.
Following Deputy Flanagan’s announcement that he won’t be contesting the next General Election, it signals the start of the race to see who will replace him.
Who is the leading candidate? Will Fine Gael select more than one to contest the election? And is it a safe seat?
We look at the profile of the likely candidates as well as the impending Local Elections and the geographical layout of the new Laois constituency that needs to be considered.
You can listen to interview with David Hollywood from Midlands 103 below.