Maria Steen secures Michael Healy Rae nomination as presidential race intensifies

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Maria Steen secures Michael Healy Rae nomination as presidential race intensifies

Iona Institute spokesperson Maria Steen has been described as a conservative campaigner. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins Photos

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025 - 12:48
Paul Hosford Acting Political Editor

Independent junior minister Michael Healy Rae has nominated barrister Maria Steen for the presidency.

Ms Steen has been lobbying Oireachtas members to support her nomination, with Áontú leader Peadar Tóibín saying recently that half of the required 20 nominations had been secured.

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