THIS YEAR’S PRESIDENTIAL election campaign is shaping up to be decidedly lacklustre: politicians testing the waters, no one ruling themselves in or out, every single person with a public presence fielding the obligatory question during a radio interview.

Two more potential candidates joined the fray today as former minister Mary Hanafin confirmed her intention to go for Fianna Fáil’s nomination for the office.

That being said, the waters remain murky and uncertain as the November date nears with few appearing overly keen to join the race – raising the question: Would you run for president?

Poll Results:

Absolutely not (3240)

For €250,000 and a house in Phoenix Park? Absolutely (2149)

I don't think it'd be worth the hassle (876)

If I knew I was in with a good chance of winning, yes (486)

I nearly would at this stage (434)

I have ideas I could bring to the Áras, so yes (385)

For €250,000 and a house in Phoenix Park? Absolutely
I have ideas I could bring to the Áras, so yes
If I knew I was in with a good chance of winning, yes
I nearly would at this stage
I don't think it'd be worth the hassle
Absolutely not

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Learn More Support The Journal

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

President-elect Micheal D Higgins is presented with the formal notification of his election as president outside his Dublin home in 2011. Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie

The Daily Poll

Would you run for president?

Someone has to.

Author

Emma Hickey

View 51 comments

Send Tip or Correction

51 Comments

This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy here before taking part.

Defamation

Damaging the good reputation of someone, slander, or libel.
Racism or Hate speech

An attack on an individual or group based on religion, race, gender, or beliefs.
Trolling or Off-topic

An attempt to derail the discussion.
Inappropriate language

Profanity, obscenity, vulgarity, or slurs.
Spam

Advertising, phishing, scamming, bots, or repetitive posts.
Other

Áras An Uachtaráin

Daily poll

Poll

Presidential Election

Your Say

News in 60 seconds

Would you run for president?

Poll Results:

Leave a comment