Donegal Council considering businessman for presidency bid

Donegal County Council has indicated that it is likely to nominate businessman Sean Gallagher to contest the presidential election.

However, the council have said that it is not a legal decision and is subject to change.

No formal nomination can be made until after the order for the presidential election is signed, probably in September.

In a vote already held, 13 councillors supported Sean Gallagher while 12 abstained.

Mr Gallagher is also seeking the support from councils in counties Clare and Roscommon, which are meeting today, as well as Leitrim, Louth and Cavan, who meet in the coming weeks.