Senan Molony: Conor McGregor wants to run for President. Here's what he'll have to do to get his name on the ballot paper

Conor McGregor's announcement to run for President of Ireland raises questions about the feasibility of his candidacy. Many people mistakenly believe the nomination process is simple, akin to filling out a form like in Dáil elections. However, the Irish Constitution does not provide for citizen petition nominations. Instead, candidates must secure either the backing of at least 20 members of the Oireachtas or obtain support from four local authorities. This means that McGregor may face numerous challenges in officially getting on the ballot.

Many people mistakenly believe that citizens can petition for a candidate in Irish Presidential elections, but the Constitution does not include such a provision.

Conor McGregor's ambition to run for President faces significant hurdles, as the nomination process requires support from either a minimum of 20 members of the Oireachtas or local authorities.

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