Ms. McGuinness, a former Fine Gael MEP, is considering a presidential bid and plans to decide by May. In a recent poll, she leads with 27% support among right-leaning candidates. Senator Michael McDowell follows at 16%, while Bertie Ahern earns 9%. Ahern remains noncommittal, echoing his previous stance on a potential run. Additionally, Sinn Féin is actively discussing candidate options with the Opposition. Public sentiment appears against celebrity Conor McGregor, with 90% of respondents indicating they wouldn't support him for office.
I'll make a decision by May of this year," said Ms McGuinness. "It's a big decision. I think the presidency is one of those jobs that they say isn't powerful, but it's impactful."
According to the poll, there was little public support for Conor McGregor, with an overwhelming 90pc of respondents saying they would not vote for him if he ran for public office.
Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty said the party was in talks with the Opposition on running a candidate for the presidency."The party is in discussions with a number of the other parties in the combined opposition."
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