Whether or not it was a ‘stitch up’ is irrelevant

AS a gay candidate, it always appeared as though David Norris would face obstacles to his ambitions to become president.

But as the campaign progressed, his popularity grew and an apparent attempt to smear his name in the early summer with the publication of an old interview only served to rally supporters around him.

The people appeared to be ready to elect not only Ireland’s but Europe’s first ever gay president.