CNW to remain a three seater constituency
WITH the Boundary Commission report now published, it sets in motion Fianna Fail’s preparations to hold their selection conventions in Cork North West, which remains unchanged as a three seater.
Fianna Fail has warned Fine Gael that a general election is “inevitable” if further clashes occur with them on a similar matter as to the recent appointment of Maire Whelan to the Court of Appeal.
The Corkman sought a comment from both CNW sitting FF deputies; Michael Moynihan, who is the chief whip and Aindrias Moynihan on when the convention would be held.
The Corkman also asked each if they felt a general election was warranted and if there was an appetite for one. However, at the time of going to print,
The Corkman had not received a reply.
Recently, FF Finance spokesman Michael McGrath warned that a General Election could be on the cards if any further clashes with FG occurred. On This Week in Politics, he said: “The trust is definitely damaged. At the core of it is the fact that the Government made a judicial appointment that breached the established practice of 22 years.” However, he did also say that he didn’t believe that an election was necessary at this time. As the Boundary Commission did not bring about any change to the CNW consistency, it will again be regarded as one of the toughest battles fought to retain a precious seat whenever the next general election is called for.
The Commission’s report was released late on Tuesday night on the Department of Housing website.
Nationally, the number of TDs is to increase from 158 to 160 with Dublin Central, Kildare South and Cavan-Monaghan to gain an extra deputy. There wasn’t any change to the five Cork constituencies. The Commission, consisted of chairman Robert Haughton, clerk of the Dail peter Finnegan, Ombudsman Peter Tyndall, secretary general of the Dept of Housing, John McCarthy and clerk of the Senad Martin Grove.
Nationally, there will be 13 five -seater constituencies, 17 four-seaters and nine three -seaters.