"MEP on withdrawal from Áras race, 'good guy' Jim Gavin and why it was 'terrible' Maria Steen could not secure a nomination"
"Ireland South MEP Seán Kelly has called for a change in the nomination process for the presidential election and criticised his party's moves to block candidates from entering the race."
"Mr Kelly also said "good friends" let him down when he sought to run as Fine Gael's candidate following the shock withdrawal of Mairead McGuinness in August."
Seán Kelly called for changes to the presidential nomination process, arguing the current rules hinder fair competition. He criticised Fine Gael for preventing candidates from entering the race and asked for more open selection procedures. Kelly said that 'good friends' let him down when he attempted to become Fine Gael's candidate after Mairead McGuinness unexpectedly withdrew in August. He highlighted personal disappointment with party colleagues and raised concerns about internal decision-making. He also referenced Jim Gavin as a 'good guy' and described Maria Steen's failure to secure a nomination as 'terrible', emphasizing the need for reform.
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