Performance of FG’s Breen lauded

Pat Breen’s constituency secretary Mary Cusack said she was delighted with the Fine Gael man’s performance.

“It’s a great day for Pat because he has topped the poll and he has received the highest vote ever for a Fine Gael TD in Clare, so we’re delighted. It’s a tribute to Pat himself and his family and the team of canvassers,” she said.

Ms Cusack said that Mr Breen’s status as favourite had brought its own challenges, but they had been successfully dealt with.