Presidential election

Maria Steen criticises ‘oppressive’ political consensus after failing to secure nomination

Presidential race will be between Connolly, Gavin and Humphreys 

Independent presidential candidate Maria Steen and her husband Neil, outside Leinster House Dublin, after she failed to achieve the 20 required signatures to enter the presidential race, as the nomination window closed with just three candidates confirmed. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire
Independent presidential candidate Maria Steen and her husband Neil, outside Leinster House Dublin, after she failed to achieve the 20 required signatures to enter the presidential race, as the nomination window closed with just three candidates confirmed. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire
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Wed Sept 24 2025 - 18:03
Maria SteenPresidential ElectionJim GavinCatherine ConnollyHeather Humphreys