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The confirmed entry of the Moycullen man has tightened odds in the Dáil race, as he is expected to draw votes from the same Connemara pool that bookies’ favourite, Councillor Noel Thomas (II), relies on, along with Oughterard candidate, Councillor Thomas Welby (Ind).

Helen Ogbu was formally endorsed by the Labour Party at a heavily attended selection convention this week, to chants of “Gaillimh Abú, Gallimh Ogbu” by almost 100 supporters.

As it unfolded that Catherine Connolly would walk the presidential election, politicos began plotting for a Galway West by-election which must fill her vacant Dáil seat by May 11.

Fine Gael in Government will sustainably increase support for people with disabilities, Roscommon/Galway General Election candidate, Councillor Aisling Dolan, has remarked.

It is “shocking” that the Minister for Children, Katherine Zappone can say she is “stunned” by the situation which is resulting in crèches in Galway, and across the State, closing down.