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Extra.ie
34 minutes ago
- Extra.ie
Want to be President of Ireland? Here's what you'll need to qualify
With the reign of President Michael D Higgins coming to an end later this year, the door to the Áras is wide open for any and all candidates who fancy a four year stint in the Phoenix Park. While there has been much speculation about who will be Michael D's successor in recent months, a number of big names have also withdrawn their names from the running as of late. This has us here at wondering, what are the qualifications, if any, to be able to run for president of the Emerald Isle? With the reign of President Michael D Higgins coming to an end later this year, the door to the Áras is wide open for any and all candidates who fancy a four year stint in the Phoenix Park. Pic:Well, firstly you have to be an Irish Citizen and aged 35 or older. You also have to be nominated by at least 20 members of the Oireachtas, or at least four local authorities. However, if you are already a sitting head of state, then you can nominate yourself. The race for the Áras, as its affectionately known, was opened wide this week with the possibility that retired RTE Liveline host Joe Duffy might put himself forward for the role of President of Ireland, but today (July 5), Joe made it clear that he has no intention of going after Michael D's job. The race for the Áras, as its affectionately known, was opened wide this week with the possibility that retired RTE Liveline host Joe Duffy might put himself forward for the role of President of Ireland, but today (July 5), Joe made it clear that he has no intention of going after Michael D's job. Pic: Andres Poveda He wrote: 'Thanks, but to be absolutely clear I am NOT seeking a nomination from any politicians, local or national, for the office of President. 'I will not be adding anything further.' You couldn't make it clearer than that Joe. So, back to the rules and qualifications needed for someone to be eligible to run for the office of President of Ireland. While there has been much speculation about who will be Michael D's successor in recent months, a number of big names have also withdrawn their names from the running as of late. Pic: President of Ireland's Office via PA Wire Any election must take place at least 60 days before the current President's term of office runs out. If the current President resigns, becomes incapacitated, is removed from office for whatever reason, or dies, then an election must be held within the following 60 days. Voting is by secret ballot and based on proportional representation by a single transferable vote, and while most people choose to vote at their local polling stations, postal voting is also an option. Any election must take place at least 60 days before the current President's term of office runs out. Pic: Victor Reche/Shutterstock And what happens if only one person is nominated, has no competition for the role, and is the only candidate? Then an election is obviously not needed, as happened in 2004 when Mary McAleese was inaugurated as President for a second term without an election, as she was the sole candidate. The bigger question is – How much does it cost to run? Well, the spending limit, per candidate, is €750,000. Each candidate's election agent must tell the Standards in Public Office Commission (SIPO) how much the candidate spent. There are also strict limits on the value of donations to candidates and each candidate's election agent must also tell the SIPO how much was received. One man who would probably take a good share of the popular vote would be Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary, but he ruled himself out of the job on Friday (July 4) while speaking to Claire Byrne on RTE Radio 1. Pic: Horacio Villalobos Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images One man who would probably take a good share of the popular vote would be Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary, but he ruled himself out of the job on Friday (July 4) while speaking to Claire Byrne on RTE Radio 1. He called the job of President of Ireland 'The most useless, valueless, wasteful job', before adding that he would not be interested in running for President as he already has a job that has value and is useful. However, he did add that if Mairéad McGuinness were to throw her hat into the ring he would support her and he sent good wishes to anyone who plans on running but said 'It sure as hell would'nt be me' So, the race is wide open folks, the job will be up for grabs for anyone who qualifies and fancies a four year stint among the deer, in the beautiful parkland mansion that is Áras an Uachtaráin.
Irish Independent
38 minutes ago
- Irish Independent
'I never knew what fear was until I encountered this': Woman tells court of ex's repeated breaches of safety order
The District Court heard that the man had turned up at his former partner's home twice within a week, in what a judge described as 'clear breaches' of court-imposed restrictions. The defendant received a two-month suspended sentence after he was convicted of breaching the order. The court heard that the man was prohibited from attending the woman's property under the terms of a three-year safety order granted in May 2023. The order barred him from contacting his former partner or attending her home, limiting contact to email and only for child access matters. The complainant told the court that she now lives in constant fear, saying: 'I never knew what fear was until I encountered this.' The man, aged in his 50s, denied two counts of breaching a safety order under Section 33(1) of the Domestic Violence Act 2018, on 13 and 19 September 2024. The case was heard in camera before Judge Conor Fottrell at Dún Laoghaire District Court. The woman told the court she had blocked the man's number years ago and only used a dedicated email address to communicate. All children-related custody handovers took place in a neutral location - a local car park - not at her home. On September 13, 2024, she said she looked out her window and saw the man outside with a paper bag and a box of toys. 'He doesn't leave when he turns up. I felt I had to go out,' she said. 'He said he had maintenance money in the bag. But he already has my bank details. He should not have been near our home.' A few days later, on September 19, she said she was helping her child off a school bus when the man appeared again. 'He was very high, very animated,' she said. 'He said he'd learned Irish in a weekend and Spanish in a week. His partner was there too. It was two of them and just me. I didn't feel I could safely bring my child inside.' ADVERTISEMENT She told the court both encounters left her unsettled and fearful. 'It just makes me so afraid. It makes me lose trust in the legal system because I had a safety order in place - and he still showed up. "Every time I see a car the same colour as his, I panic. It affects my motivation to live. I can't be free. I don't deserve this. I'm trying to raise the children. One of them has huge medical needs. I need to be focused on them, and instead I'm living in fear. He's put fear into my phone - I don't even feel safe when it rings. I never knew what fear really was until I encountered this.' The accused told the court he believed he had permission to attend on September 13, claiming he had emailed to say he would drop off money. However, he agreed that this email wasn't shown to the court. 'I thought things might improve,' he said. 'I didn't enter the house or cause any trouble.' Judge Fottrell said: 'The terms of the order are unambiguous. He was not permitted to attend at the property. No email regarding this was produced. Even if one had been, it wouldn't authorise this.' He said he found the woman's evidence 'credible and consistent,' adding: 'You have been incredibly brave and should be commended. No one should have to live in fear.' The man was sentenced to two months in prison, suspended for 12 months, on condition he stay away from the woman's home and fully comply with the safety order. Funded by the Courts Reporting Scheme.
Leader Live
42 minutes ago
- Leader Live
Daytona races to Smullen success at Naas
A comfortable Gowran winner on his racecourse debut last month, Daytona was sent off the 4-5 favourite for trainer Aidan O'Brien and jockey Wayne Lordan, with the result never really looking in doubt. Daytona initially looked a little green when given the signal to go on by Lordan, but he was too good for North Shore, pulling three and a quarter lengths clear with the minimum of fuss, earning a 20-1 quote from Paddy Power for next year's 2000 Guineas. Stable representative Chris Armstrong said: 'Jack (Cleary) gave him a lovely introduction in Gowran where for a first timer and he was impressive. He's come along lovely at home since then, but he's still fairly raw. 'They went along at a nice pace and he travelled into it really strong, but when he got there he was still very babyish. 'He has the makings of a lovely horse and next year you could see him over a mile and a quarter. 'He could be one for something like the Futurity or Golden Fleece. He's a horse to look forward to. He'll develop physically, he's a fine big imposing horse and he's by that sire Wootton Bassett.' This mile race is part of the new 'Smullen Series' which consists of 18 middle-distance races for two and three-year-olds and honours the late Irish champion jockey who enjoyed Derby glory with Harzand. Smullen was O'Brien's brother-in-law and Armstrong added: 'It's a lovely new series that they've introduced and all these new series initiatives help the programme. 'It's named after a legend and Aidan picked this race out straight after Gowran for him. He's delighted to win the first running of it and hopefully we can win a few more of them.'
