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Kildare North TD Aidan Farrelly Welcomes Party’s Backing Of Catherine Connolly For Áras Bid

Independent TD Catherine Connolly

Kildare North Social Democrats TD Aidan Farrelly has welcomed the move, saying Ms Connolly has been a strong voice for peace, human rights, and progressive causes.

The Social Democrats have become the first party to nominate a candidate for the upcoming presidential election.

The party’s National Executive has formally backed independent TD Catherine Connolly, who represents Galway West.

The nomination secures her 12 Oireachtas signatures - eight short of the 20 required to appear on the ballot.

Kildare North Social Democrats TD Aidan Farrelly has welcomed the move, saying Ms Connolly has been a strong voice for peace, human rights, and progressive causes.

Deputy Connolly is expected to formally launch her presidential campaign next week.

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