Healy-Rae 'confident' of getting Presidential nomination

Retired TD for Kerry South Jackie Healy-Rae has said he is "confident" he could get the support for a nomination if he was to run for President.

He said it is definitely something that he is considering, but he has not made a final decision yet.

Mr Healy-Rae stepped down before the last General Election, while his son Michael Healy-Rae won his vacant seat.

Speaking to Radio Kerry, Jackie Healy-Rae said running in the Presidential campaign would be a challenge he would enjoy.