He says "coarseness and toxicity" played a role in his decision.
Fine Gael's Ciarán Cannon has announced he will not contest the next general election.
The Galway East TD joins a growing list of sitting TDs who’ve announced they will not be seeking re-election for the party.
Ciarán Cannon, who has been a Fine Gael TD for Galway East since 2011, announced via a statement this morning that he’s leaving politics after 20 years.
He said the 'coarseness, a toxicity in politics now that was barely palpable twenty years ago' has been a 'factor' in his decision to step down.
Deputy Cannon joins a growing list of sitting Fine Gael TDs, including Laois Offaly Deputy Charlie Flanagan, who have announced they’ll not contest the next general election.
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