"With candidate selection marred by in-fighting, the election has become as much about internal party politics as the race for the Áras itself When they wake up on the October Bank Holiday Monday, when the votes have been counted and the 10th President of Ireland is known, either Mícheál Martin or Simon Harris - or both - will have a serious political headache."
"The two coalition party leaders have a huge amount to gain, but also a lot to lose from this election, which has become as much about internal party politics as it has about the Áras itself Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with all the latest news"
Candidate selection was marred by in-fighting, converting the presidential contest into a struggle over internal party control as well as the Áras. Coalition leaders Mícheál Martin and Simon Harris face substantial political stakes, with reputations and party unity at risk. When votes are counted on the October Bank Holiday Monday and the 10th President of Ireland is declared, one or both leaders will confront serious political consequences. The contest has elevated intra-party tensions, shifted voter focus toward leadership dynamics, and allowed internal disputes to overshadow policy debates and campaign issues.
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