Businessman Pádraig Ó Céidigh has expressed interest in running as an Independent candidate in the presidential election later this year.
Galway-based Mr Ó Céidigh confirmed yesterday that he is considering his options and may decide to seek a nomination. He told The Irish Timesthat he had been approached by a number of prominent community and business leaders in recent weeks. It is believed he was prompted to make public his interest following the decision by Fine Gael to select the Dublin MEP Gay Mitchell as the party's candidate.