Sinn Féin expected to nominate female candidate in presidential election
SF is the only party to challenge Michael D Higgins for office of president
Sinn Féin has decided that it will run a presidential candidate against Michael D Higgins meaning a vote will now definitely take place in the autumn.
Sinn Féin is expected to choose a female, internal candidate to be its contender for the presidential election.
The party has confirmed in recent days it will field a candidate to challenge Michael D Higgins for the office of president, becoming the only political party to do so.