More senators to nominate Norris

PRESIDENTIAL hopeful David Norris received a boost to his campaign to get his name on the ballot paper after two more senators offered to nominate him.

The Independent senator now has the signatures of 15 Oireachtas members, including himself — five short of the 20 required for him to contest the presidential election in October.

He could now rely on the support of Fianna Fáil TDs and senators who are considering whether or not to back his nomination.