Fianna Fáil TD confirms contact with Byrne about presidency

A Fianna Fáil TD has this afternoon confirmed that informal contacts have been made on behalf of the party with Gay Byrne, regarding the Presidential campaign.

Limerick Deputy Niall Collins said that they came in the form of contact between Deputy Timmy Dooley and Byrne's daughter, and a phone call made by Fianna Fáil leader directly to Byrne himself.