Higgins seeks Labour nomination for presidential run

IRELAND has yet to create a “real republic” where every citizen is adequately provided for, Labour’s Michael D Higgins has said.

Mr Higgins formally launched his campaign yesterday to win the Labour Party nomination to run for the Presidency.

It came as businessman Sean Gallagher, known from his involvement with the Dragon’s Den TV programme, announced he was giving “consideration” to running for the Áras.