Only two candidates campaigning for the presidency are confirmed to be vying for backing from Fingal County Council today. It's a result of the local authority’s more stringent requirements for Áras hopefuls. One of them is Maria Steen, who announced yesterday that ten Oireachtas members have promised to nominate her for the presidency. We discuss further with Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner.

Only two candidates campaigning for the presidency are confirmed to be vying for backing from Fingal County Council today. It's a result of the local authority’s more stringent requirements for Áras hopefuls. One of them is Maria Steen, who announced yesterday that ten Oireachtas members have promised to nominate her for the presidency. We discuss further with Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner.

Only two candidates campaigning for the presidency are confirmed to be vying for backing from Fingal County Council today. It's a result of the local authority’s more stringent requirements for Áras hopefuls.&nbsp;One of them is Maria Steen, who announced yesterday that ten Oireachtas members have promised to nominate her for the presidency.&nbsp;We discuss further with Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner.&nbsp;

Only two presidential hopefuls vying for Fingal's backing

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