O’Callaghan rules out presidency bid

RTÉ broadcaster Miriam O’Callaghan has ruled out running for the presidency next year.

It was reported over the weekend that Ms Callaghan had emerged as a surprise contender to succeed Mary McAleese, whose term expires in November 2011.

But in a statement issued on her behalf yesterday, RTÉ made it clear that Ms O’Callaghan would not be running.