"Independent still hopeful of getting on the ballot, backers say"
"Maria Steen's lifeline to a nomination could be dependent on coalition TDs breaking party ranks to back her for a tilt at the Áras."
"Speculation is centring on two Fianna Fáil TDs who were not supportive of Jim Gavin, as well as a Fine Gael member of the Oireachtas, signing her nomination papers."
Maria Steen is pursuing a place on the presidential ballot as an independent candidate. Her ability to secure a nomination may depend on coalition TDs breaking party discipline to support her. Attention focuses on two Fianna Fáil TDs who previously did not back Jim Gavin. A Fine Gael Oireachtas member is also named among those whose signatures could be decisive. Backers view these potential signatures as a political lifeline that could enable a tilt at the Áras despite party alignments and prior voting patterns.
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