1 week ago Debunked: Candidates who want to run for President of Ireland do not need government backing

Mary Robinson won the presidency without a government party nomination.

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1 week ago Academic seeks to challenge ‘unlawful’ nomination process for presidential election

Process has turned election into ‘complete farce’, claims Dr Cora Stack

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1 week ago Maria Steen criticises ‘oppressive’ political consensus after failing to secure nomination

Presidential race will be between Connolly, Gavin and Humphreys 

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1 week ago Maria Steen falls short of 20 nominations needed to get on ballot

Presidential race will be between Connolly, Gavin and Humphreys 

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1 week ago Maria Steen two nominations from being able to contest presidential election

Senator Aubrey McCarthy confirms he will nominate Steen as deadline looms

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1 week ago Maria Steen receives 18th nomination leaving her two short ahead of deadline

Maria Steen has received a last-minute boost in her bid to contest the presidential election as she received nomination number 18

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1 week ago Maria Steen now just two nominations from being able to contest presidential election

Senator Aubrey McCarthy confirms he will nominate Ms Steen as deadline looms

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1 week ago Maria Steen ‘needs just three more nominations’ to enter presidential race

The local authority route is no longer viable after most councils decided not to nominate any candidate, with the majority of councillors from the largest parties choosing to oppose independent hopefuls.

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1 week ago Maria Steen seeking three more nominations before deadline to get on presidential election ballot paper

Independent Ireland’s decision adds four TDs and a considerable boost to Steen’s efforts to get on the ballot paper

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1 week ago Marian Harkin backs nomination of Maria Steen to contest presidential election

Intervention will be a boost to conservative commentator as she continues to seek 20 Oireachtas nominations needed

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2 w. ago Another 'Super Monday' as Áras hopefuls scramble for spot on ballot at final council hearings

Nominations for the presidential election close this Wednesday.

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2 w. ago Presidential election: How many nominations do Independent candidates have so far?

The deadline for candidates seeking to contest the election to file their nomination papers is September 24th

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2 w. ago Green Party backs Independent candidate Catherine Connolly for presidency

Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae will nominate conservative campaigner Maria Steen for ballot

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2 w. ago Gareth Sheridan’s presidential prospects dealt a blow in Carlow

Michael Healy-Rae to nominate Maria Steen to enter presidential election

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2 w. ago Fine Gael election chief quizzed on what happens to councillor who defied party to back Sheridan

Fine Gael had instructed its councillors not to support the nomination of independent candidates for the presidential election.

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2 w. ago Potential sanctions on Fine Gael councillor for backing Sheridan a ‘matter for Executive Council’

Fine Gael had instructed its councillors to oppose the nomination of independent candidates for the presidential election, but a councillor in Tipperary backed Gareth Sheridan.

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2 w. ago 'Her view and that's fine': FG election chief sidesteps questions on sanctions for backing Sheridan

Fine Gael had instructed its councillors to oppose the nomination of independent candidates for the presidential election, but a councillor in Tipperary backed Gareth Sheridan.

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2 w. ago Fine Gael election chief quizzed on what will happen councillor who defied party to back Sheridan

Fine Gael had instructed its councillors not to support the nomination of independent candidates for the presidential election.

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2 w. ago Six local authorities decline to nominate a presidential election candidate

The presidential election will be held on Friday, October 24th.

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3 w. ago Presidential election: Gareth Sheridan is first Independent candidate to be nominated

Conservative campaigner Maria Steen tells Dublin City Council she can be a ‘unifying president’

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