FF meet to decide presidential election strategy

Fianna Fáil TDs and Senators meet today to decide whether to nominate external candidates to enter the presidential race.

Party Senator Labhrás Ó Murchú wants to run as an independent, but the Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin is opposed to the move, putting him at odds with his deputy leader Eamon O Cuiv.

Three candidates, Dana Rosemary Scallon, David Norris and Senator O'Murchu, are hoping for Fianna Fáil support for their nomination.