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FILE - Irish President Michael Higgins arrives to deliver his speech during a 42nd World Food Day celebration at FAO headquarters in Rome, on 16 October 2023.

Video. Did the Irish government block people from running for president?

Updated: 30/09/2025 - 9:39 GMT+2

Claims are circulating online that the Irish government has the power to stop people they disagree with from running for the country's highest office, as Ireland prepares for its presidential election in late October.

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