Sinn Féin 'not rushing' decision on presidential nominee as Aontú consider right-wing candidates

Aontú are still pushing to form a presidential election caucus which would bring in TDs and senators who may back a right-wing candidate
Sinn Féin 'not rushing' decision on presidential nominee as Aontú consider right-wing candidates

While Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has been floated as a possible candidate, some in the party have moved to dismiss the possibility. Picture: Andy Gibson

Sinn Féin are not expected to make a final decision on whether to run their own presidential candidate or back left-wing independent Catherine Connolly until mid-August, party sources have indicated.

One TD said they would “not be rushing” to any decision, but there were a number of options on the table for who the party could run.

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