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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