"Three candidates have been nominated by parties via the Oireachtas route - Catherine Connolly, Heather Humphreys and Jim Gavin So far no Independent candidate has secured the backing of 20 TDs or senators needed to get a nomination Candidates are also pitching to local councillors, in a bid to get the backing of four councils to get them on the ticket"
"Independent candidates are continuing their pitches to local councillors throughout today in a bid to secure the backing of four councils needed to get their name on the ballot."
"MMA fighter Conor McGregor on Monday morning pulled out of the race, having intended to go via the council route."
Independent candidates continue to lobby local councillors to secure the backing of four councils required to appear on the presidential ballot. Three candidates have been nominated by parties through the Oireachtas route: Catherine Connolly, Heather Humphreys and Jim Gavin. No Independent candidate has yet obtained the 20 TDs or senators necessary for an Oireachtas nomination. Campaigning to councillors is ongoing throughout the day as candidates seek council endorsements to meet the alternative nomination route. MMA fighter Conor McGregor withdrew from the contest on Monday morning after intending to pursue the council route.
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