Joe Flaherty lost his place in the Dáil after the general election.
Joe Flaherty has confirmed he will seek a place in the Seanad.
The former TD lost his seat in the recent general election, placing sixth just outside.
As a result, Fianna Fáil are down a seat in Longford Westmeath, with Fine Gael taking two this time round.
Mr Flaherty says he believes he still has a role to play:
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€500k Worth Of Drugs And Contraband Seized By Revenue Officers
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Three Men Held Over €14m Cocaine Seizure In Laois
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Man Receives Medical Treatment Following Violent Incident In Westmeath
The incident happened on Sunday night.
Funding Announced For Education And Training Boards
€8m will be invested nationally.
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Government To Work On De-Escalating Tensions With USA - Enterprise Minister
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Too Much Focus On Electrification For Heat Supply - Bioenergy Expert
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New Laois Exhibition To Explore Addiction And Creativity
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Not Enough Communication Over Changing Speed Limits - Offaly Driving Instructor
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Public Invited To Electric Picnic AGM This Month
It will be held on Wednesday the 19th.
Offaly Down Syndrome Association Launch New Podcast
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The Enterprise Minister will discuss the state of trade relations.
Drunk And Drugged Drivers Arrested In Laois During Bank Holiday Weekend
Drivers were detained from Saturday through to Monday.
