A second contender will enter the race to replace Michael D. Higgins.
Independent TD Catherine Connolly will formally announce her bid to become the next President of Ireland this afternoon.
She's already received the support of a number of TD's and Senators.
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Fine Gael confirmed yesterday that former European Commissioner Mairead McGuinness will be its candidate, although she is yet to launch her formal run for the Aras.
Catherine Connolly spoke to Joe Finnegan on the JF Show this morning.
Take a listen here:
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