Micheál Martin: I will not be running for president

By Jonathan McCambridge, PA

Micheál Martin has ruled out running for the Presidency this year.

Mr Martin said he was focused on his work as Taoiseach, highlighting housing and disability issues as a priority.

A presidential election will take place later in 2025 with the current President, Michael D Higgins, having served the maximum two terms permitted.

 

Asked if he would consider putting his name forward, Mr Martin said: “No, I will not be running for president.

“I’ve the honour now of being elected as Taoiseach.”

Mr Martin said he had made a commitment to people in his Cork South Central constituency that he would represent them for the full Dáil term.

He added: “That’s something I take seriously. Fortunately, the election went well and I’m Taoiseach as well as a TD and that’s a great honour.

“I will focus on my work as Taoiseach and as a member of this Government.

“Housing is the number one issue. Disability is something that, for me, is unfinished business.”

The Taoiseach said he wanted Government departments to work together to make life better for people with disabilities.