63 h. ago Michael McDowell says he didn’t nominate Maria Steen because her election would be ‘step backwards’

McDowell said he has been ‘consistently liberal’ and that he didn’t want to join a ‘pro-life caucus’.

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8 d. ago Blame game begins as Maria Steen supporters divided on why her campaign failed at last hurdle

Some have blamed those who chose not to back Steen, while others have claimed her campaign was hijacked.

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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 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 Marian Harkin latest to confirm support for Maria Steen ahead of nomination deadline

Independent Ireland’s four TDs will also make their decision this morning.

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1 week ago Marian Harkin latest to confirm support for Maria Steen with 24 hours until nominations close

Independent Ireland’s four TDs will also make their decision this morning.

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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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1 week ago Independent Ireland to decide on support of Maria Steen later ahead of nomination deadline

Independent Ireland’s four TDs will make their decision this morning.

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1 week ago Gareth Sheridan concedes bid to get on the Áras ballot as council route closes for hopefuls

Maria Steen is now the only Áras hopeful that has a shot at making it onto the ballot as she chases down Oireachtas members.

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1 week ago LIVE: Gareth Sheridan concedes bid to get on the Áras ballot as Maria Steen chases nominations

Sheridan had three councils in his sights today, while Steen is chasing both councils and Oireachtas members.

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1 week ago LIVE: Gareth Sheridan misses out in Meath and Offaly as he and Maria Steen chase Áras nominations

Sheridan had three councils in his sights today, while Steen is chasing both councils and Oireachtas members.

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1 week ago Gillian Toole latest to back Maria Steen as she edges closer to the magic 20 signatures

Independent Ireland’s four TDs will make their decision in the morning.

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1 week ago LIVE: Gareth Sheridan loses out by single vote in Meath as he and Maria Steen chase Áras nominations

Sheridan has three councils in his sights today, while Steen is chasing both councils and Oireachtas members.

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1 week ago LIVE: Uncertainty over Gareth Sheridan's bid to Louth Council as he and Maria Steen chase nomination

There is some uncertainty over Sheridan’s Louth County Council appearance due to a failure by Sheridan to get the required documents in on time.

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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 Presidential election: Maria Steen fails to persuade DCC to back her with ‘unifying president’ pitch

Several councillors demanded a vote so their dissent can be recorded. Cllr Norma Moriarty of Fianna Fáil said that she had serious reservations. “I want it to be noted that I do not approve of this candidate,” she said.

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2 w. ago Presidential election: Maria Steen says she hopes to be ‘unifying president’ if elected

Several councillors demanded a vote so their dissent can be recorded. Cllr Norma Moriarty of Fianna Fáil said that she had serious reservations. “I want it to be noted that I do not approve of this candidate,” she said.

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2 w. ago Presidential election: aspiring candidates canvass Dublin City Council members

Several councillors demanded a vote so their dissent can be recorded. Cllr Norma Moriarty of Fianna Fáil said that she had serious reservations. “I want it to be noted that I do not approve of this candidate,” she said.

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2 w. ago Presidential election: Laois County Council opts not to nominate Gareth Sheridan

Several councillors demanded a vote so their dissent can be recorded. Cllr Norma Moriarty of Fianna Fáil said that she had serious reservations. “I want it to be noted that I do not approve of this candidate,” she said.

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