Nicky Mcfadden

Ireland ranks among countries such as North Korea for proportion of women in politics

Attrition of full five-year term in office took toll on Government’s 30-seat majority

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Sister of late TD polled 12,365 first preferences and claimed seat after marathon count

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Fianna Fáil’s O’Rourke continues political dynasty

McFadden could benefit from increased Government vote

Councillor dismisses dynasty building suggestions, saying ‘public service is in my DNA’

Socialist Party candidate considered frontrunner for seat vacated by Patrick Nulty

Polls take place on the same date as European parliament and local elections

Elections follow resignation of Patrick Nulty and death of Nicky McFadden

Nicky McFadden’s sister is fulfilling a promise to her late sister

Dáil vacancies likely following European elections on May 23rd

Nicky McFadden: December 10th, 1962 - March 25th, 2014

Longford-Westmeath TD died this week after battle with motor neurone disease

Senators express concern about Garda taping of telephone calls