Finance Minister Michael McGrath’s brother Seamus could contest the next general election after winning more than double the quota.

Housing was the main issue raised at the doors as a convoy of canvassers swarmed around Stoneybatter one evening

Caio Benicio, who was hailed a ‘hero’ for his efforts, announced he would be running as a Fianna Fáil candidate for Dublin North Inner City.

“After a bunch of things happened, I came to get some strength from being with them - my family."

€190,000 raised for Brazilian who saved kids in Dublin stabbing