Paddy Power have pushed the odds on Senator David Norris becoming the next President of Ireland out to 6/1 from 5/1 after his appearance on Vincent Browne’s live debate on Tuesday night.
Labour candidate Michael D.Higgin’s on the other hand has shortened to 4/9 from 1/2 at Paddypower. Despite being fired with questions from Vincent Browne around his involvement with the IRA, Martin McGuinness’s odds remain stable as the 6/1 second favourite in the race for the Aras.
Fine Gael candidate Gay Mitchell is now 9/1 in the betting, followed by Mary Davis at 10/1, Dragon Sean Gallagher at 33/1 and Dana Rosemary Scallon last at 66/1.
Sharon McHugh, spokesperson for Paddy Power told Bettingpro: “As expected, Vincent gave all the Presidential candidates a good grilling. If our betting is anything to go by Michael D is the man to beat while comeback King David Norris appears to be losing his grip.”
Paddy Power are also quoting 200/1 on TV3’s no-nonsense broadcaster Vincent Browne becoming a future President of Ireland.
Next President (Winning Candidate)
4/9 Michael D.Higgins
6/1 David Norris
6/1 Martin McGuinness
9/1 Gay Mitchell
10/1 Mary Davis
33/1 Sean Gallagher
66/1 Dana Rosemary Scallon
Vincent for President!
200/1 Vincent Browne to become a future President of Ireland
Most First Preference Votes
8/15 Michael D Higgins
5/1 David Norris
5/1 Martin McGuinness
13/2 Gay Mitchell
12/1 Mary Davis
40/1 Sean Gallagher
66/1 Dana Rosemary Scallon
First Preference Forecast
11/4 Michael D Higgins & Gay Mitchell
7/2 Michael D Higgins & David Norris
4/1 Michael D Higgins & Martin McGuinness
13/2 David Norris & Michael D Higgins
7/1 Martin McGuinness & Michael D Higgins
7/1 Michael D Higgins & Mary Davis
8/1 Gay Mitchell & Michael D Higgins
14/1 Michael D Higgins & Sean Gallagher
18/1 David Norris & Martin McGuinness
20/1 Gay Mitchell & David Norris
20/1 David Norris & Gay Mitchell
20/1 Martin McGuinness & David Norris
22/1 Martin McGuinness & Gay Mitchell
22/1 Mary Davis & Michael D Higgins
25/1 Michael D Higgins & Dana Rosemary Scallon
33/1 David Norris & Mary Davis
