Ms. Connolly, an Independent Galway TD, announced her campaign as a Left candidate, pledging not to take her full salary. She defended her past trip to Syria and rejected claims of being a 'continuity candidate' for Michael D Higgins. After leaving the Labour Party, she emphasized her commitment to a united Ireland, referencing the significance of the Good Friday Agreement. She expressed appreciation for diversity in Northern Ireland and indicated that her campaign might cost between €500,000 and €1 million, while staying non-committal about accepting funds from the Labour Party.
Ms. Connolly expressed her vision for a united Ireland, stating, "I think Northern Ireland is extremely important. I think we're going to have united Ireland very soon," referencing the Good Friday Agreement as a significant framework for that unification.
Reflecting on her past, Ms. Connolly mentioned her emotional memories of the late summer of 1969, stating, "I was young at the time, and they came down, and they were put up in various colleges - and I witnessed...".
Defending her candidacy, Ms. Connolly rejected the label of being a 'continuity candidate' after 14 years of Michael D Higgins, saying, "I wanted to be a running mate," emphasizing her desire for a new direction.
Addressing the funding of her campaign, Ms. Connolly acknowledged potential costs stating, "I believe my campaign could cost between €500,000 and €1 million," while also expressing her commitment to not take her full salary.
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