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Michael D Higgins Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie
Michael D Rockin In the Park
Most Irish people have no worries about Michael D's age if he runs for President again
He will be 77 at the time of next year’s election.
THE MAJORITY OF Irish people have no issue with Michael D Higgins running for another term because of his age.
In a poll carried out by Ámarach Research for Claire Byrne Live and TheJournal.ie, 56% of people said that Higgins – who will be 77 at the time of next year’s election – is not to old to remain in the Áras. 38% said he is too old and 6% said they don’t know.
Last week, the president said he “is not ruling out” running for a second term next year.
The former Labour Party TD and arts minister has been popular with the electorate during his time in office.
A presidential election is due to be held in October 2018. If no-one contests the election, Higgins would be given a free run at a second term.
The vast majority of people – 76% – want him to run again, according to an Ireland Thinks/ Irish Daily Mail survey released today.
In another poll carried out for Claire Byrne Live and TheJournal.ie, 86% of people said that they felt Donald Trump’s influence on the world has been negative since his election.
Another poll found 58% of people supported GAA players being allowed benefit from testimonial dinners.
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