Fine Gael

Michael Creed standing down at next election in further headache for Varadkar

The Cork North-West TD is the latest Fine Gael representative to announce his intention not to contest the next election, with rumours that more could pull out ahead of the next election

Michael Creed: his decision not to run in the next election, though expected, is another headache for Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. Picture: Fergal Phillips

Michael Creed is to stand down as a TD at the next general election.

The Cork North-West TD is the latest Fine Gael representative to announce his intention not to contest the next election, with rumours that more could pull out ahead of an expected election in late 2024 or early 2025.

Other TDs who have announced their intention not to run again include John Paul Phelan of Carlow-Kilkenny, Joe McHugh of Donegal, and Brendan ...