Senator David Norris today remained under pressure to drop his bid to secure a nomination for the Presidency amid disquiet over his plea for leniency for former partner Ezra Yizhak Nawi.

AS a gay candidate, it always appeared as though David Norris would face obstacles to his ambitions to become president.

DAVID NORRIS was due to stand in as a guest presenter on the Vincent Browne programme on TV3 tonight, but has pulled out because of the controversy engulfing his presidential campaign.

DAVID NORRIS’S presidential hopes were fading fast last night after key supporters, TDs Finian McGrath, John Halligan and Thomas Pringle, all withdrew their support for his nomination.

PRESIDENTIAL hopeful David Norris made a last-ditch plea to Oireachtas colleagues in an effort to save his campaign, as more than half of those who had pledged their support considered withdrawing it.

EVEN before this weekend’s controversy erupted, the campaign by David Norris to get his name on the presidential ballot paper was not as strong as it might have appeared.

Four politicians have said they will continue to support Senator David Norris in his bid to become the president of Ireland.

Senator David Norris has said he will continue in his campaign for the presidency.

David Norris's bid to run in the forthcoming presidential election is in serious doubt this evening

Support for Senator David Norris' presidential campaign appears to be wavering after the latest controversy to hit his campaign.

Two key figures behind Senator David Norris' bid for the presidency have reportedly resigned.