Doyle to be fourth candidate for FG presidential race

FORMER minister and MEP Avril Doyle is expected to formally announce her decision to seek the Fine Gael nomination to contest the Presidential election today or at latest tomorrow.
Doyle to be fourth candidate for FG presidential race
Mon, 20 Jun, 2011 - 01:00
Juno McEnroe,  Political Reporter

The 62-year-old’s decision to enter the race comes after party TDs contacted her in recent weeks asking her to put herself forward, sources close to her campaign said last night.

During a close contest in 1997, Ms Doyle was defeated by Mary Banotti for the FG nomination for the Presidential election.

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