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.

Sat, 17 Sep, 2011 - 19:03

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.

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