The Taoiseach said former pop star Geldof was one of a number of people who had expressed an interest in running for the role.

‘This is about the presidency, its not about Fianna Fáil,’ the party leader said.

So far, just two candidates have secured enough support to get on the ballot paper.

Mr Kelly also expressed support for the remaining hopeful in the Fine Gael process, former party deputy leader Heather Humphreys.

The presidential candidate also said she had been energised by a visit to the Electric Picnic music festival.

The final decision on the nomination will be made by the party later.

Jack Chambers told reporters it was his understanding that Mr Gavin will seek the party’s nomination

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern said he was not ruling himself out of the race.

The Ireland South MEP said 100 years after independence, the time was right for Irish people to debate ‘the type of Ireland we want’

The presidential candidate said she believed people in NI should be allowed to vote in the Áras election.

The independent TD for Galway visited Belfast.

The independent said Michael D Higgins had been ‘courageous’ while in the role and that she would look to continue in that vein.

Nick Delehanty held a media event for his campaign on Tuesday.

Ms Connolly, an independent TD for Galway, said she remained “hopeful” that the largest opposition party will support her bid for the presidency.

Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly said there was a need to ‘double down on strengthening UN structures’.

There are questions over whether senior Fianna Fail figures would oppose a bid by former leader and Taoiseach Bertie Ahern.

The Dublin TD said she has been thinking about things ‘on a personal level’, but added that she has also been listening to the party on its views

People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy said Catherine Connolly is the ‘best-positioned progressive left candidate’ to stop Fine Gael or Fianna Fail.

Entrepreneur Gareth Sheridan has claimed that he has been the victim of a ‘co-ordinated attack’ by people close to his former business associate.

Two hopefuls have announced their intention to seek Fine Gael’s nomination for president.

It comes after Mairead McGuinness withdrew from the race for Áras an Uachtaráin.

Dr Tony Holohan has cited concerns over the potential impact on his friends and family as he ruled himself out of contention for president.

The presidential hopeful made the claims about his former business partner at his campaign launch in Dublin city centre.

His comments came after MMA fighter Conor McGregor said he is considering a legal challenge to the eligibility rules for presidential elections.

Election expenses are reimbursed to a candidate at a presidential election who is elected or, if not elected, the total of their votes exceeds one quarter of the quota.

The choreographer’s plans emerged during a High Court case.

The former Labour party leader said ‘one should always keep one’s options open’, when asked if would rule out a bid for the role.

An election for the largely ceremonial role is expected towards the end of October.

The left-wing Galway West representative said she wants to show that Ireland can be a ‘different type’ of country.

‘I was taken aback by the support I received,’ the left-wing Galway independent said.

Independent Galway TD Catherine Connolly is expected to announce her intention to run for the presidency on Wednesday.

Independent Galway TD Catherine Connolly has already received the backing of the Social Democrats and People Before Profit.

The former head of the GAA said the decision not to stand had been 'one of the biggest decisions' of his life.

Asked if she was considering putting her name forward, Ms O’Neill said Sinn Féin is working its way through deliberations on selecting a candidate.

The Northern Ireland Assembly backed a motion in May calling for all Irish citizens on the island to have the vote.

Micheál Martin said he was focused on his work as Taoiseach

Conor Murphy also ruled himself out as a candidate for the race for the Áras this year.

Mr Martin’s Fianna Fáil emerged as the largest party following the Irish general election at the end of November.

When asked if she had really left public life, the Monaghan TD said: ‘There’s other things to do in life.’

Michael D Higgins said it was ‘common sense’ that the health service in Ireland would not run without migrant workers.

Michael D Higgins had a mild stroke in February.

President Michael D Higgins officially opened the National Ploughing Championships in Co Laois.

The Council of State will meet on Monday afternoon

Mr Higgins will also deliver the inaugural address in the university’s new series of lectures on Wednesday.

Professor FitzPatrick said that before he stands down, he is committed to ensuring a financial recovery plan is developed

Mr Higgins was admitted to St James’ Hospital in Dublin last Thursday evening.

The Green Party leader ruled out a 2025 bid.

Michael D Higgins also said ‘our hearts are made heavy’ by the loss of so many young lives in the Middle East conflict.

Michael D Higgins has asked the court to determine whether the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022 is consistent with the Constitution.

It is anticipated Michael D Higgins will carry out a reduced number of public engagements over the remaining weeks of the summer.