Mairead McGuinness to get Fine Gael nod for presidential election

Former MEP and European Commissioner is expected to be the only runner left as Fine Gael closes its nominations on Tuesday

Former MEP, vice-president of the European Parliament, and European Commissioner Mairead McGuinness, is likely to be ratified by Fine Gael in September. Picure: RollingNews

The presidential election race will have another new candidate on Tuesday when Fine Gael closes its nominations, with Mairead McGuinness expected to get the nod.

The party began its nominations process last Monday, but saw one of just two touted nominees, Seán Kelly, withdraw on Thursday.