Maria Steen needs coalition TDs to defy parties, while Gareth Sheridan drops out of Áras race

Independent still hopeful of getting on the ballot, backers say

Presidential hopeful Maria Steen. Photo: Sam Boal/Collins

Maria Steen’s lifeline to a nomination could be dependent on coalition TDs breaking party ranks to back her for a tilt at the Áras.

Speculation is centring on two ­Fianna Fáil TDs who were not supportive of Jim Gavin, as well as a Fine Gael member of the Oireachtas, signing her nomination papers.

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