Clare County Council is to issue a decision on which presidential hopeful – if any – they will back in their bid for the Áras.
Six hopefuls made their case to councillors here 10 days ago, including Joan Freeman and Seán Gallagher who have already secured their place on the ballot and have withdrawn from consideration in Clare as a result.
Anyone who is hoping to run against President Michael D Higgins needs to earn the support of at least four councils, or 20 Oireachtas members.
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Gemma O’Doherty and Peter Casey are among the names that will be hoping for the backing of Clare councillors when they issue their decision this afternoon, though they may also decide not to support any candidate.
