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Fine Gael TD's selection convention challenge to be heard next week
Summary
In a High Court hearing set for December 15, Fine Gael TD John Perry challenges the party's handling of the October 16 selection convention for the Sligo‑Leitrim constituency. Perry, who was not chosen to stand, seeks orders against Fine Gael trustees, alleging the convention's outcome was unlawful and fundamentally flawed. He claims serious irregularities, including members recorded as present and voting when they were absent, members whose votes were not recorded, and two previously unknown members added to the voting list. Perry also cites cases where members were recorded as voting despite not attending, and others who claimed to have voted but were not recorded. He argues the party failed to act because he did not lodge a complaint on the night to the returning officer. Fine Gael opposes the application, and both sides have agreed to a pre‑trial exchange of expert evidence summaries to expedite the hearing.
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What: Report matter: Fine Gael TD's selection convention challenge to be heard next week. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- October 16 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 15th Hearing Or Sentence
- Christmas Other
- 2015-12-09 Publication
Why: In order to ensure an expedited hearing, both sides agreed to a pre-trial exchange of a precis, or summary, of evidence that experts will give to the court. CNI source report
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