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The Daily Poll

Poll: Who do you want to be the next President of Ireland?

Seven candidates have secured their nominations so now it’s up to you: Which of them – if any – will you be voting into the Áras?

SEVEN CANDIDATES WILL run for the Áras – the nominations process has just closed at noon.

Of the confirmed line-up, who would you like to see take over from President Mary McAleese?

Poll Results:

David Norris, independent (3006)

Martin McGuinness, Sinn Féin (1816)

Dana Rosemary Scallon, independent (1392)

Michael D Higgins, Labour (1150)

Seán Gallagher, independent (695)

I don't know yet (638)

None of the above (568)

Mary Davis, independent (508)

Gay Mitchell, Fine Gael (217)

Mary Davis, independent
Seán Gallagher, independent
Michael D Higgins, Labour
Martin McGuinness, Sinn Féin
Gay Mitchell, Fine Gael
David Norris, independent
Dana Rosemary Scallon, independent
I don't know yet
None of the above

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