Higgins to stand for second term as President; Craughwell writes to Oireachtas members seeking support
: Michael D Higgins has strongly rejected claims he has blocked anyone from being a candidate to be the country's next President.
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Updated 8.30pm: Michael D Higgins has strongly rejected claims he has blocked anyone from being a candidate to be the country's next President.
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