Miriam O’Callaghan has made a statement addressing the rumours that she is considering putting herself forward as a candidate in the Presidential elections.
The Prime Time presenter had been the subject of much speculation in recent times, over whether or not she would be a candidate in this year’s presidential election, and has now made her position very clear.
“As a journalist, I’m much more comfortable reporting on stories than being at the centre of them,” she posted on Twitter.
“Over recent years, I’ve been touched and a little embarrassed when people have approached me at charity events around the country and suggested that I should run for President.
“Out of respect to them, and to our serving President, I have always declined to engage in those discussions. However, given the recent resurgence of speculation, I want to state that I will not be a candidate in an upcoming Presidential election.
“I would also like to make clear that I have always been, and will always remain, independent of any political party. I’m looking forward to spending the summer working on a landmark documentary about the 50th anniversary of the civil rights marches in the North and the Troubles,”
The elections will take place in November, with no confirmed candidates as of yet.
