Norris quits presidency race

Senator David Norris has pulled out of the race for the presidency amid revelations he sought leniency for his ex-partner convicted of statutory rape.

Norris quits presidency race

Senator David Norris has pulled out of the race for the presidency amid revelations he sought leniency for his ex-partner convicted of statutory rape.

Mr Norris’ bid to be the country’s head of state suffered a blow after three independent TDs who initially backed him to stand withdrew their support over the controversy.

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