McGuinness secures backing of four Independent TDs

Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness has won the support of four Independent TDs and can now enter the Presidential race.

Deputies Luke 'Ming' Flanagan, Finian McGrath, Michael Healy-Rae and Tom Fleming have all given their backing, and 17 Sinn Féin Oireachtas members are expected to do the same.