Fine Gael TD Announces He Will Not Contest Next Election

Photo Credit: Ciaran Cannon X

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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