Áras hopeful Maria Steen rules out contesting by-election to fill Paschal Donohoe's seat

Dublin Central by-election expected to take place in late spring next year and likely to be held on  same date as by-election in Galway West triggered by Catherine Connolly’s election as president

Maria Steen said she was not thinking about 'this election', but did not rule out running for political office. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Barrister Maria Steen, who sought a nomination in the recent presidential race, has ruled out contesting the by-election in Dublin Central caused by Paschal Donohoe’s resignation.

She told the Irish Examiner she was not thinking about “this election”, but did not rule out running for political office.