Senator David Norris is expected to make further contact with TDs and Senators today as part of his attempt to run for president.
With less than a week to go until the nomination deadline, he’s five signatures away from meeting the required level of support amongst members of the Oireachtas.
David Norris has two avenues open to him as he fights a renewed battle to get on the ballot paper.
One is local authorities – and with Fingal County Council already supporting him, Kilkenny, Carlow, Roscommon, Laois and South Dublin councils are amongst those expected to discuss the issue when they meet next Monday.
The second option is the support of Oireachtas members.
Independent Waterford TD John Halligan and Senator Marie Louise O’Donnell gave their backing to Senator Norris yesterday, meaning he has a total of 15 of the required 20 signatures from the Oireachtas for his nomination papers.
Senator Norris is now expected to contact further members from the Dáil and Seanad today, as the clock ticks down to the nomination deadline of noon next Wednesday.
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