A Fine Gael Kerry county councillor wants Sean Kelly to be the party's candidate in the upcoming presidential election.
Councillor Bobby O'Connell says Sean Kelly has a proven track record at home and abroad.
The next presidential election must take place in the 60 days before President Michael D. Higgin's term ends on 11 November.
Cllr O'Connell states that Sean Kelly proved that he could handle difficult situations when, as president, he steered the GAA through the process of opening Croke Park to other sports:
Meanwhile, a Kerry Fianna Fáil councillor believes his party is taking the right approach to choosing a presidential candidate.
Cllr Breandán Fitzgerald believes that Fianna Fáil must choose a person who will represent the people of Ireland well:
