The closing date for nominations is tomorrow with polling taking place on October 27th.
A potential candidate needs the support of 20 Oireachtas members or four county councils.
CANDIDATES
Fine GaelGay Mitchell; LabourParty Michael D Higgins; Sinn FéinMartin McGuinness; IndependentsSeán Gallagher and Mary Davis.
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SEEKING NOMINATIONS
Senator David Norris and Dana Rosemary Scallon have secured two nominations a piece from councils and require a further two to proceed.
COUNCILS MEETING TODAY
Donegal 10am; Cork 10.30am; Waterford City 1pm; Westmeath 2pm; Offaly 2pm; Longford 4pm; Dublin City 6.45pm; Cavan 7pm;
TOMORROW
Kilkenny 8.30am
Kildare 8.30am