66 h. ago Michael McDowell: Why I didn't nominate Maria Steen for the presidency

As a liberal, I felt Maria Steen’s election would have been a step backwards for the Ireland I believe in

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8 d. 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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8 d. ago Taoiseach rejects change to presidential nominations after Steen and Sheridan cry foul

Taoiseach rejects change to presidential nominations after Steen and Sheridan cry foul  The Irish Independent

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9 d. ago Maria Steen protests being shut out of presidential race after nominations shortfall

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín says Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and others ‘pulled up the ladder’ to stop conservative from challenging them

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9 d. ago Maria Steen complains she was shut out of presidential race after nominations shortfall

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín says Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and others ‘pulled up the ladder’ to stop conservative from challenging them

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9 d. ago Catherine Connolly says she was asked to nominate Steen herself 'but it was too late in the day'

The three presidential candidates spoke on Drivetime today after the close of nominations.

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9 d. 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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9 d. ago What Ireland’s 2025 presidential nominees say on LGBTQ+ rights

What Ireland’s 2025 presidential nominees say on LGBTQ+ rights  gcn.ie

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9 d. 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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9 d. ago Maria Steen narrowly misses out on nominations to get on the Áras ballot

Her campaign succeeded in only getting 18 signatures from TDs and senators, falling short of the 20 needed.

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9 d. ago Maria Steen criticises 'oppressive political consensus' as presidential bid fails

The presidential election will be a three-horse race as Maria Steen has fallen just two nominations short to make the ballot

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9 d. 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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9 d. ago Maria Steen misses out on nominations to get on the Áras ballot

The socially conservative campaigner failed to get the support needed to contest this year’s election.

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9 d. ago Catherine Connolly officially on ballot for Presidential election

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Last updated 10.00 24/09/2025 Three candidates have now officially registered their nominations for the Presidency. Galway’s Catherine Connolly submitted her paperwork at the Custom House yesterday afternoon. The Galway West Independent TD was the first to enter the race back in July and has been campaigning vigorously […] The post Catherine Connolly officially on ballot for Presidential election appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 d. 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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9 d. 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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9 d. ago Maria Steen gets to 18 nominations ahead of midday deadline to get on the presidential ballot

Asked if he and Steen had found any common ground in their discussions, McCarthy said they had.

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9 d. 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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