14 office hopefuls lay out their stall before councillors

A DOG daycare owner, a former Cork mayor and a Donegal construction professional are among those who have asked Kerry councillors to nominate them as presidential candidates.

- BY GRAINNE NI AODHA

Fourteen people appeared before Kerry County Council yesterday to give an account of themselves.

They were asked about issues including whether they spoke Irish and knowledge of the president's role.

At the first council meeting to hear from presidential candidate hopefuls, each person gave a five-minute address before taking part in a 10-minute question and answers session.