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10/08/2011
Fianna Fáil Leader 'Contacted Byrne Over Presidential Bid'
Broadcaster Gay Byrne has told reporters that Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin had contacted him regarding a possible bid to run for the Irish Presidency.
Speaking to the Irish Times, the former Late, Late Show host said that Mr Martin had contacted him to ask him to consider running for President.
Mr Byrne said that he would be taking his time to consider his decision, adding that he wanted to speak to his wife and daughters about it.
Nominations for the presidency close in early October, with election set to take place on October 27.
(KMcA/BMcC)
Speaking to the Irish Times, the former Late, Late Show host said that Mr Martin had contacted him to ask him to consider running for President.
Mr Byrne said that he would be taking his time to consider his decision, adding that he wanted to speak to his wife and daughters about it.
Nominations for the presidency close in early October, with election set to take place on October 27.
(KMcA/BMcC)
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