17/10/2014

Children's Charity Founder To Stand As Independent In Next Election

Jonathan Irwin, the founder of children's charity the Jack and Jill Foundation, has confirmed that he intends to stand as a candidate in the next General Election.

Mr Irwin has announced his intention to stand as an Independent candidate in the three seat Kildare-South constituency.

The next General Election is expected to take place in 2016.

The 72-year-old made the announcement during the launch of his autobiography at the Merrion Hotel in Dublin on Friday.

(MH/JP)

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