Mr. Kelly has decided against running for his party’s presidential nomination, leaving the opportunity for Mairead McGuinness. He expressed disappointment but felt content with his current work in Europe, citing a strong support base. After consulting with his family, he recognized that while the presidency is a prestigious role, he prefers to continue his responsibilities where he has found success. Mr. Kelly reflected on the nomination process, noting his indecision throughout and ultimately prioritizing his happiness and career satisfaction.
"Reluctantly I will not be running, leaving the Fine Gael nomination open for former EU Commissioner, Mairead McGuinness."
"I'm very disappointed in some respects, because it's only something that comes along once in a lifetime and an awful lot of TDs and supporters... were anxious for me to run."
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