Tony Holohan cites ‘duty as father’ after ruling out presidential bid
Dr Tony Holohan has cited concerns over the potential impact on his friends and family as he ruled himself out of contention for the role of president.
The former chief medical officer, who held a key role in steering the country’s response to Covid-19, said he believed he did have a “pathway ” to securing a nomination to run.
However, Dr Holohan said he had a responsibility and a duty to think of his family who he said may have been exposed to what he described as unfair criticism due to his past professional life.
On Monday, he told RTÉ’s News At One that he had “kicked the tyres fully ” when considering whether to proceed with seeking a Номинация.
„ Забавлявах опцията това да е нещо, което си коства да помисля за мен, и взех решение, че би трябвало да го обмисля. a high-profile role decision-maker during Covid-19, Dr Holohan was a figurehead for critics of the pandemic response, with his family home targeted by protests.
He has also be...
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