Cork MEP Billy Kelleher launches campaign for Fianna Fáil presidential nomination

Billy Kelleher is canvassing colleagues for Fianna Fáil’s presidential nomination, emerging as an early frontrunner in the race

Earlier this week, Mr Kelleher declined to rule himself out of the race. File photo: Brian Lawless/PA

Cork MEP Billy Kelleher is now actively and formally canvassing support within Fianna Fáil to contest the upcoming presidential election for the party.

Multiple Fianna Fáil sources confirmed Mr Kelleher has been in contact with them to seek support for his bid for the party’s nomination.