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Nominated Candidates

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As of June 1, 2011, no candidate has secured a nomination for the presidency.

Confirmed Candidates for Independent Nomination

Mary Davis

Mary Davis, social entrepreneur, disability rights campaigner and best known as organiser of the 2003 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Ireland announced on 26 May 2011 that she would be seeking a nomination.[1] She had originally stated in August 2010 that she would consider standing for the presidency if approached by a political party.[2][3] She subsequently decided to run as an independent, seeking nominations from four local authorities.[4][5]

Senator David Norris

Senator David Norris, who campaigned unsuccessfully in 2004, declared that he would seek a nomination in early 2010, and launched his campaign in January 2011.[6][7] It had initially been anticipated that he might be nominated by the Labour Party.[2] A Red C poll commissioned by Paddy Power in January 2011 showed that Norris was by far the most popular choice for President with more than double the support of any of the other potential candidates.[8][9] On 14 March 2011 Norris formally launched his campaign to secure a nomination, stating that he had written to the chairpersons of each of the 34 county and city councils and that he would also be individually contacting the independent TDs elected to the 31st Dail.[10] He received an endorsement from Fingal County Council on 9 May.[11] However, on the same date the chairman of Wexford County Council ruled a motion to nominate Norris was out of order as the election had yet to be called.[12] Longford County Council will debate a motion to nominate Norris on 16 May 2011.[13]
Other potential candidates for nomination

Mairead McGuinness

Mairead McGuinness, Fine Gael MEP.[14]

Seán Kelly

Seán Kelly, MEP, former President of the Gaelic Athletic Association.

Fergus Finlay

Fergus Finlay, chief executive of Barnardo's children's charity, announced on 9 September 2010 that he will seek the Labour Party's nomination for President.[15]

Michael D. Higgins

Michael D. Higgins, has also indicated that he is interested in receiving the party's nomination.[16]

Kathleen O'Meara

Kathleen O'Meara, former senator.

Brian Crowley

Brian Crowley, MEP, said in The Irish Times on 29 September 2008 that he would like to stand for president in 2011.[17]

Mary O'Rourke

Mary O'Rourke, former Cabinet minister and TD.[2]

Mary White

Senator Mary White has announced her intention to stand for the Fianna Fáil nomination.[18]

Gerry Adams

Gerry Adams, TD, Sinn Féin party leader, has expressed a wish to be elected president in time for the centenary of the Easter Rising in 2016.[2][19]

Mary Lou McDonald

Mary Lou McDonald, TD, deputy leader of the party, and former MEP.[2]

Pat Cox

Pat Cox, former president of the European Parliament and MEP, indicated on 10 May 2011 that he was exploring the feasibility of securing a nomination.[20]

Sean Gallagher

Sean Gallagher, businessman and panellist on the Dragons' Den television programme and former member of the Fianna Fáil National Executive.[21] In May 2011, The Sunday Business Post reported that he was likely to seek a nomination.[22] The Irish Times subsequently reported that in addition to seeking the support of independents, he was approaching Fianna Fáil Oireachtas members in order to run as an independent candidate, but with a "semi-detached" relationship with the party.[23]

Jackie Healy-Rae

Jackie Healy-Rae, former independent TD for Kerry South, stated in an interview on 1 April 2011 that he was considering running for President. Due to the date of the interview it was widely believed to be an April Fools' Joke.[24]

Will Not Contest Election

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Will not contest Election

John Bruton

John Bruton, former Taoiseach and European Union Ambassador. Bruton ruled himself out of the contest on 28 May 2011.[25]

Seamus Heaney

The party approached Nobel laureate poet Seamus Heaney in the autumn of 2010, but Heaney declined to stand unless he was an agreed cross-party candidate.[26][27]

References

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  1. ^ "Mary Davis announces bid for presidency". RTÉ News. 26 May 2011. Retrieved 26 May 2011.
  2. ^ a b c d e Fionan Sheahan (10 September 2010). "Race to succeed McAleese will be no stroll in the park". Irish Independent. Retrieved 10 September 2010.
  3. ^ Niamh Connoly (15 August 2010). "Special Olympics guru 'would consider' Áras run". Sunday Business Post. Retrieved 10 September 2010.
  4. ^ Reilly, Jerome (22 May 2011). "Special Olympics chief to decide on Aras run in days". Sunday Independent. Retrieved 22 May 2011.
  5. ^ "Special Olympics chief set for Áras bidSpecial Olympics chief set for Áras bid". The Irish Times. 26 May 2011. Retrieved 26 May 2011.
  6. ^ "Norris admits interest in running for presidency". The Sunday Tribune. 21 February 2010.
  7. ^ "David Norris for President". Norrisforpresident.ie. Retrieved 28 January 2011.
  8. ^ Paul Galvin. "Norris tops President poll". Independent.ie. Retrieved 28 January 2011.
  9. ^ "David Norris ahead in Red C presidential poll". Rte.ie. 10 January 2011. Retrieved 28 January 2011.
  10. ^ "David Norris launches presidential campaign". RTÉ News. 14 March 2011. Retrieved 14 March 2011.
  11. ^ "Norris crosses first presidency hurdle". RTÉ News. 9 May 2011. Retrieved 9 May 2011.
  12. ^ Cullen, Paul (7 May 2011). "Wexford County Council to vote on Norris nomination". The Irish Times. Retrieved 8 May 2011.
  13. ^ "Norris campaign wins first council backing – but question marks over legitimacy". thejournal.ie. 9 May 2011. Retrieved 9 May 2011.
  14. ^ "Maireád McGuinness in Áras bid". The Irish Times. 15 April 2011. Retrieved 15 April 2011.
  15. ^ Clodagh Sheehy (9 September 2010). "Finlay wants Labour ticket for President". Evening Herald. Retrieved 10 September 2010.
  16. ^ Deaglán de Bréadún (10 September 2010). "Higgins seeks Labour Party nomination for presidency". Irish Times. Retrieved 10 September 2010.
  17. ^ The following party members have expressed an interest in the presidency: "Fianna Fáil MEP Crowley says he would like to run for president". The Irish Times. 29 September 2008. Retrieved 29 September 2008.
  18. ^ "Press Digest - Ireland". Reuters. 7 February 2008. Retrieved 10 February 2008.
  19. ^ "Prepare to apologise, warns Adams". BBC News. 14 January 2005. Retrieved 10 February 2008.
  20. ^ Minihan, Mary (11 May 2011). "Cox takes soundings over Áras prospects". The Irish Times. Retrieved 11 May 2011.
  21. ^ Minihan, Mary (13 May 2011). "Norris says bid asks questions of FG". The Irish Times. Retrieved 26 May 2011.
  22. ^ Connolly, Niamh (1 May 2011). "Gallagher plans to swap Den for run at the Park". Sunday Business Post. Retrieved 3 May 2011.
  23. ^ McGee, Harry (7 May 2011). "'Dragon' seeks FF support for Park bid". The Irish Times. Retrieved 8 May 2011.
  24. ^ "Healy-Rae may throw cap in ring for Presidency -- and it's no joke". Irish Independent. 2 April 2011. Retrieved 5 April 2011. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  25. ^ "John Bruton rules out running for President". RTÉ News. 28 May 2011. Retrieved 28 May 2011.
  26. ^ McCarthy, Justine (20 March 2011). "No President Heaney". Sunday Times. pp. 1, 3.
  27. ^ Cite error: The named reference fglist was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
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