Few are railing against Fitzgerald as she courts commuters’ votes

Transport, Brexit and a pool in Lucan are all on the minds of those who the former minister meets

Frances Fitzgerald, Fine Gael’s candidate for the European elections in Dublin, canvasses for votes Picture: Fergal Phillips

On a mild Thursday evening in the Dublin docklands, it is over half an hour before Frances Fitzgerald encounters any semblance of voter anger as she canvasses commuters at the Dart station - and even then it’s from an old drinking buddy. “It’s a long time since I was drinking with you in London, myself and Michelle. I’m Robert,” says the man, before wandering off.

Fitzgerald bursts into laughter and shouts after him ...