Friday, 28 October 2011

FG concede defeat to Labour in by-election

Fine Gael Minister Brian Hayes has conceded defeat for the party in the Dublin West by-election.

Labour's Patrick Nulty is leading, according to the final tally, in what is now a three-horse race with Fianna Fáil and the Socialist Party.

Minister Brian Hayes admits the party's hopes of taking a Dail seat are over.

Mr Hayes said: "I think ultimately the seat will go to the Labour Party, if you look at the process of elimination.

"But I do think Fianna Fáil have had a very good result with a very good, young candidat
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