Bob Geldof wanted to be Fianna Fail’s presidential candidate, says Martin

Bob Geldof expressed an interest in running for the Irish presidency - (PA Wire)

Bob Geldof is among those who sought to become Fianna Fail’s presidential candidate, Taoiseach Micheal Martin said.

He made the comments as he defended the party’s process to select a candidate to run in the presidential election to succeed Michael D Higgins.