Dana unlikely to run for president over lack of funds

EUROVISION winner Dana looks unlikely to enter the presidential race after her family said she would struggle to compete with the resources of party-backed candidates.

The former MEP’s family had said that Dana was considering running for the Áras and would decide after holidaying in Los Angeles.

But it is now doubtful that Dana Rosemary Scallon will launch a bid after her backers yesterday said she could not compete with the “war chest” funds of political parties.