Joe Duffy as Unity Left Wing Candidate for Presidency? No Comment Says People Before Profit TD

Joe Duffy as unity left wing candidate for presidency? No comment says People Before Profit TD

The race for the Áras has yet to properly heat up, with no party announcing a candidate yet.

Presidential election: Could Joe Duffy replace Michael D Higgins?

Although there is not yet a favourite candidate to replace Higgins, several prominent names are being discussed in Leinster House and beyond.

Possible run for Áras by Joe Duffy has big parties spooked

The major political parties are preparing to significantly ‘recalibrate’ their election strategies should Joe Duffy decide on an Áras run. Amid growing speculation that Labour is considering recruiting the former Liveline host, senior sources from Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael indicated they would be reluctant to challenge the popular ex-RTÉ presenter. Former government minister Mary Hanafin, speaking on RTÉ yesterday, made a strong play for the nom…