Taoiseach 'definitely not' running in presidential election as Mary Hanafin seeks backing

President Michael D Higgins with Micheál Martin. File picture: Maxwells
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has emphatically ruled himself out of running in the presidential election.
The Fianna Fáil leader had been suggested as a contender in the race for the Áras, but he has now said his hat will not be in the ring.