Barry Cowen has been selected by Fianna Fáil to contest the European elections in this constituency
He announced he was putting his name forward for selection as a candidate last November
The Laois-Offaly TD was voted by party members at a party convention in Co Westmeath last evening
Speaking following his selection, he said 'It is a great honour and privilege' and is hopeful he can win back a seat for Fianna Fáil in the Midlands North West
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