Mairead McGuinness has been nominated as the Fine Gael candidate for the Presidential election after being the sole nominee. Nominations closed at 4pm after opening on July 7. She is a former journalist, elected four times as an MEP, and took on a role as EU Commissioner in 2020. Other candidates include independent Galway TD Catherine Connolly, who has secured support from Social Democrats and People Before Profit. Fine Gael leader Simon Harris expressed support for McGuinness, indicating party approval ahead of the ratification event in September.
"The Fine Gael party is pleased to confirm Mairead McGuinness has been nominated as our candidate for the Presidential election and will be ratified by the party in September."
"Mairead has secured the support of the parliamentary party and the wider Fine Gael organisation. I look forward to working with her over the coming months."
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