Presidential election enters Twilight Zone with everything from rail lines and ministerial P45s on offer

Eager presidential hopefuls are promising everything, from rail lines to handing ministers their P45s to dressing up as Hollywood icons to entertain foreign dignitaries.

We have entered the presidential Twilight Zone, where challengers to incumbent Michael D Higgins even want to hand the office of the president over to the deceased for a day if elected. No kidding.