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.

Davis accused of ‘blocking’ independent candidates

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.

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