David Norris a former frontrunner who dropped out of the Irish presidential race last month following the disclosure of letters to Israeli authorities asking for clemency for a former partner who had been convicted of the statutory rape of a 15-year-old boy, will re-enter the race, according to Irish Central:
Norris is expected to confirm his latest decision to run when he appear on Irish television's flagship show The Late Late next Friday night.
The Norris u-turn has come about after he featured prominently in a number of opinion polls.
Independent members of the Irish parliament and some County Councilors have also confirmed that they will back a new Norris bid.