Seán Kelly withdraws from Fine Gael contest for presidential nomination
Seán Kelly said he could not reach the required 20 endorsements from members of the Fine Gael parliamentary party. File photo: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
Heather Humphreys is set to be Fine Gael’s candidate for the presidential election, after MEP Seán Kelly withdrew from the internal selection contest.
In a statement this afternoon, Mr Kelly confirmed he would be withdrawing his name from the contest as he could not reach the required 20 endorsements from members of the Fine Gael parliamentary party.
