Davis accused of ‘blocking’ independent candidates

PRESIDENTIAL hopeful Mary Davis was accused of employing a “blocking” strategy to prevent other independents getting nominations from local councils.

Ms Davis was given the endorsement of Limerick County Council where the nine Fianna Fáil members in a chamber of 28 had previously pledged support after she addressed the members last July.

Fine Gael, with a majority of 15 members, did not oppose yesterday’s vote of support for Ms Davis.