Three-way race for presidency confirmed as Maria Steen misses out

Independent hopeful Maria Steen fell two signatures short of the 20 needed, leaving just three candidates on the presidential ballot

Jim Gavin, Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly are the candidates in the presidential race (PA)

Maria Steen has fallen short of the 20 required signatures to enter the presidential race, as the nomination window closed with just three candidates confirmed.

To be eligible to run, a candidate must be over the age of 35 and have been nominated either by 20 members of the Oireachtas or four local authorities.