Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy has confirmed he intends to stand as a candidate for the party in the next general election.
The Northwest MEP will put his name forward at the Cavan-Monaghan selection convention later this month.
He hopes to win the Sinn Féin seat in the constituency being vacated by Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, who will not stand in the election.
The Sinn Fein MEP said it was a tough decision to make:
