Louise Richardson, a Waterford-born political scientist who chaired the Government's public consultation on defence and security, is being considered as a Fianna Fáil presidential candidate. A number of TDs believe she is viewed favourably by the party leadership. President Michael D Higgins criticised the forum Richardson chaired, saying it signalled a dangerous drift away from neutrality. The consideration of Richardson reflects political attention to her public role on defence and security as well as the controversy sparked by the President's comments on neutrality implications.
A number of TDs believe Louise Richardson is viewed favourably by the party leadership The leading academic who chaired the Government's public consultation on defence and security, Louise Richardson, is among the names being considered as Fianna Fáil's candidate for the presidential election. The Waterford-born political scientist found herself in the crosshairs of President Michael D Higgins, who was critical of the forum that he said signalled a dangerous "drift" away from neutrality.
The leading academic who chaired the Government's public consultation on defence and security, Louise Richardson, is among the names being considered as Fianna Fáil's candidate for the presidential election. The Waterford-born political scientist found herself in the crosshairs of President Michael D Higgins, who was critical of the forum that he said signalled a dangerous "drift" away from neutrality.
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