Seán Kelly signals interest in presidential race as Fine Gael eyes internal contest

Seán Kelly says he will decide within two weeks on whether to seek Fine Gael's nomination for president, citing concerns over the seven-year term

Seán Kelly confirmed he met with Simon Harris and Fine Gael general secretary John Carroll to discuss the party’s plan for the presidential election. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Former GAA president Seán Kelly has indicated he will seek the Fine Gael nomination to succeed Michael D Higgins as president, after Tánaiste Simon Harris called for an internal party contest.

Speaking in Brussels, the current Ireland South MEP confirmed he met with Mr Harris and the Fine Gael general secretary, John Carroll, to discuss the party’s plan for the presidential election.