Multi-millionaire Sheridan is seeking a nomination for presidential bid

As the race for the presidential election heats up, one person who has made his intentions known is Gareth Sheridan.

The former CEO of US-based company Nutriband and a married father-of-one, the 35-year-old would become the youngest ever president if he was to be elected.

The multi-millionaire is seeking the nomination from local authorities, and said he has been speaking to local authorities over the last number of months. He needs the support of four local authorities to get on the ballot paper.

PAINKILLERS

Nutriband developed a system to change the way patches of painkillers, such as fentanyl and other opiates, work to reduce abuse and prevent risk of accidental exposure.

Launching his campaign earlier this week, Mr Sheridan said that while he is not a single issue candidate, he believes housing is an “anchor” for every issue the country is facing.

“We have healthcare problems in the country because we can’t afford to keep our nurses and doctors here because they can’t afford to live close to the hospitals and clinics they serve,” he said.

”We have education problems because teachers can’t afford to live close to the schools and communities they’re supposed to serve. 

"We used to value ourselves on being the land of 100,000 welcomes. We are now, statistically, on a yearly basis, the land of 100,000 departures.”

Mr Sheridan added: “Now as president, I’m not going to grab my hammer and start building houses, but I will champion the issue over the course of my campaign.

He said he is confident he has a “path to a nomination”, and said the support has been “overwhelming”.

The Dublin native said he has the support in Tipperary and Laois county councils but would not disclose which other councils have indicated their support.

Mr Sheridan, who owns a house in Utah and rents a property in Dublin, said that former president Mary Robinson was a “big reason” why he decided to put his name forward to run in the upcoming election.