Seán Kelly says he is reconsidering Fine Gael nomination for presidential election

Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly says he is rethinking a possible run for president after Mairead McGuinness withdrew on health grounds

Seán Kelly. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Sean Kelly is reconsidering seeking a nomination to run for president, the Fine Gael MEP has said.

The party is re-entering a nomination process for the Áras an Uachtaráin posting, after Mairead McGuinness withdrew from the race on health grounds weeks after securing the party’s backing.