Boxer Ken Egan has indicated that he hopes to stand as a Fine Gael candidate in the Local Elections in May.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny described the possibility as "great news" and confirmed that talks are on-going with the Olympic Silver medalist.

"I can confirm to you that the Fine Gael party are having discussions with Ken Egan, an outstanding athlete, a great ambassador in the boxing ring for Ireland during his Olympic days," he said.

The Beijing silver-medallist is in talks with the party to run for South-Dublin County Council.

He is expected to run in the Clondalkin ward in the elections.

Image: Ken Egan ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan