Dublin and Cork city councils opt not to nominate presidential candidate

Dublin and Cork city councils opt not to nominate presidential candidate

Maria Steen, an independent hopeful for a presidential nomination, and her husband Neil at Dublin City Hall. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025 - 20:48
Neil Michael and Cillian Sherlock 

Dublin City Council has voted against nominating a candidate for the presidential race.

The presidential election will be held on Friday October 24.

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