Dana and Norris nominations in doubt after FF meeting

The Fianna Fáil parliamentary party has today agreed that its 33 TDs and Senators should not nominate candidates for the upcoming presidential election.

Dana and Norris nominations in doubt after FF meeting
Tue, 20 Sep, 2011 - 13:44

The Fianna Fáil parliamentary party has today agreed that its 33 TDs and Senators should not nominate candidates for the upcoming presidential election.

The decision will be a blow to both Dana Rosemary Scallon and Senator David Norris, who had been looking to Fianna Fáil for support.

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