Statement following Fianna Fáil Parliamentary party

Speaking following today’s Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party meeting, party whip Seán Ó Fearghaíl TD commented, “At today’s meeting, the party adopted the following motion by popular consensus:

“[That the Fianna Fáil PP] Endorses the decision of the Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party on 31st August 2011 not to contest the 2011 Presidential election and further decides not to nominate or endorse a  candidate for the 2011 Presidential election.”