Higgins turns to Labour executive as presidency bid gets thumbs down

MICHAEL D HIGGINS will today seek approval from Labour’s national executive to run for the presidency despite failing to get the go-ahead from his party colleagues yesterday.

However, even before Labour’s national executive makes a final decision today, Green Party leader Trevor Sargent last night called on Labour to act swiftly to endorse Eamon Ryan’s candidacy.

“Following the decision of Labour Oireachtas members to reject Michael D Higgins, we are hopeful that Labour will now support Mr Ryan,” he said.