Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher says he will support whoever is selected to contest the Presidential election by his party.
The Ireland South MEP announced last week that he's seeking support from the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party in a bid to run for the Áras.
Former Dublin football manager Jim Gavin is the favourite and received the backing of the party leader and Taoiseach Mícheál Martin.
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern is also seeking the party’s nomination, while former Minister Mary Hanafin has withdrawn from the contest.
Fianna Fáil's parliamentary party will meet on Tuesday, September 9th, to vote for their Presidential candidate.
MEP Billy Kelleher says he is proud of the party and he’ll give his support to whoever becomes the party’s candidate:
