Waterford City and County Council Receives 15 Submissions for Presidential Election

Strategic Insights -

The Waterford City and County Council has received 15 submissions for the Presidential Election Special Meeting, which will be held in the Civic Offices in Dungarvan on Friday, September 19th, 2025. The submissions, which include a digital photograph, passport copy, and candidate manifesto, were due by 5pm on Friday, September 12th. The Council can only endorse one nomination, and the meeting will be restricted to candidates and their representatives.

Key Takeaways:

  • 15 candidates have submitted their applications for the Presidential Election Special Meeting.
  • The submissions include a digital photograph, passport copy, and candidate manifesto.
  • The Council can only endorse one nomination, and no further nominations will be accepted once a nomination is made.
  • The meeting will be restricted to candidates and their representatives.
  • Attendance in the public gallery will be restricted.
  • The Council has not been required to put forward a nominee in the past.
  • The candidates presenting at the Special Meeting are: Cahill, Dolores Casey, Peter Delehanty, Nick Duffy, Gearoid MacGabhann, Dr. Donncha McCarthy, Cllr. Kieran McCormack, Lorna McGrory, Keith Morrissey Smyth, Catherine Mulligan, Sarah Louise Obi, Joseph O'Leary, Lucy Anne Parnell, David Stack, Dr. Cora Uunk, and Gerben.

Statistics:

  • 15 submissions received by the Waterford City and County Council for the Presidential Election Special Meeting.
  • 16 candidates listed for the Special Meeting, but only 15 submissions received on time.
  • 5pm on Friday, September 12th, was the deadline for receipt of relevant documentation.
  • Friday, September 19th, 2025, is the date of the Presidential Election Special Meeting.
  • The travelling distance between Dungarvan and Dublin is 162 miles.

Sources:

  • Waterford City & County Council news release, 2025.