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07/02/2012
Former Athlete Joins Fine Gael
Fine Gael has unveiled former runner and current Senator Eamonn Coghlan as its newest member.
The three-time Olympian was appointed to the Seanad last year as an independent by the Taoiseach.
No decision has been made on whether or not he will run in the next General Election.
Mr Coghlan said: "Having listened to many debates, I now wish to walk and ultimately run on that path towards re-establishing a bright and positive future for all of the people."
(CD/GK)
The three-time Olympian was appointed to the Seanad last year as an independent by the Taoiseach.
No decision has been made on whether or not he will run in the next General Election.
Mr Coghlan said: "Having listened to many debates, I now wish to walk and ultimately run on that path towards re-establishing a bright and positive future for all of the people."
(CD/GK)
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