Three TDs consider supporting Norris for presidency

Three TDs will today consider whether or not they will sign David Norris' nomination papers, allowing him to enter the presidential race.

The senator now has 17 nominations, three short of the required 20 signatures.

South Tipperary Independent TD Mattie McGrath has indicated he will support Senator Norris, while Deputy Shane Ross and Deputy Michael Lowry are now said to be considering signing his nomination papers.

Meanwhile, Dana Rosemary Scallon is now likely to seek support from county councils around the country, with Donegal and Longford already expected to back her bid for the presidency.