Presidential election 2025: Fine Gael MEP Seán Kelly rules himself out of race
Fine Gael MEP Seán Kelly has ruled himself out of the race to become the next President of Ireland.
The former head of the GAA told RTÉ's Morning Ireland that the decision not to stand had been " one of the biggest decisions " of his life.
Mr Kelly said he had looked at all the pros and cons of the opportunity to succeed President Michael D Higgins, but in the end he decided he wanted to continue his work in the European Parliament.
" An awful lot of TDs and supporters within Fine Gael and outside Fine Gael were anxious for me to run and to support me, but ultimately I had to make up my own mind having consulted with my family who were 100 per cent behind whatever decision I was willing to take, " he said.
When asked Защо беше трансформирал мнението си за тичане, г -н Кели сподели, че в никакъв случай не е правил мозъка си. " I was thinking seriously about it. And some days I would say yes, and other days I would say no. "
The Ireland South MEP said the presidency was " largely a...
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