Higgins seen as too popular to challenge
Main parties unlikely to run against Higgins if he seeks second term - but other contenders might
A presidential election next year would cost the state up to €30 million – as President Michael D Higgins remains silent on whether he intends to seek a second term.
Higgins had said he would serve one term when he was elected in 2011, but has in recent years cast doubt on that pledge. His spokesman said this weekend that the President “has not yet taken a decision” and would confirm his intentions ...
