Brennan’s son to run for seat in south Dublin after three nominees withdraw

Fianna Fáil has selected the son of the late transport minister Seamus Brennan to run in the Dublin-Rathdown constituency at the next general election.

Shay Brennan, who currently serves as Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Council, was selected after three other nominees pulled out of the contest on Wednesday night.

Senator Gerry Horkan, former party press officer Olivia Buckley and former councillor Liam Dockery all attended the convention but indicated they would not be ...