McAleese nominates herself for President

Updated: 22:27, Friday, 24 September 2004

President Mary McAleese has nominated herself as a candidate for the office of President.

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Presidency nomination

President Mary McAleese has nominated herself as a candidate for the office of President.

The move is in accordance with article 12 of the Constitution.

A statement on her behalf says nomination papers have been submitted to the Presidential Returning Officer at the Department of the Environment.

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