Conor McGregor has called on Irish citizens and local councillors to rally behind his bid for the presidency, saying the political establishment has “failed this country time and again” and promising to put legislation directly back to the people if elected.
In a message posted to social media, McGregor calling on voters to contact their county councillors and demand his nomination. Under Ireland’s Constitution, candidates require the backing of at least 20 members of the Oireachtas (the national parliament) or four local authorities in order to secure a place on the ballot. McGregor has not yet appeared on official lists of nominees but insists councillors, not national politicians, should play the deciding role.
“Our councillors are the backbone of our communities,” McGregor wrote. “They work harder and deliver more for the people than those in the Oireachtas, who continue to fail this country time and again.” He appealed directly to councillors who, he said, felt their voices had been “ignored” and their “hands tied.”
The former UFC champion has linked his campaign to criticism of Irish policies, pointing to surging homelessness among children, increased strain from mass migration, and what he described as a decline in both tourism and public safety. McGregor has styled himself as a “solution-driven man” and a “master of martial combat,” promising that as president he would refuse to sign any bill into law “unless it was sent back to the people first.”
Speaking previously outside Government Buildings in Dublin, McGregor argued that current nomination rules act as a “barrier to democratic participation” and urged the public to support constitutional reform. He has characterized the system as one that protects entrenched power while limiting the voice of ordinary voters.
“Citizens of Ireland, the time for real change is now,” McGregor declared. “If you want to vote for McGregor, it starts now. Call your local councillor today and demand change.”
In a message posted to social media, McGregor calling on voters to contact their county councillors and demand his nomination. Under Ireland’s Constitution, candidates require the backing of at least 20 members of the Oireachtas (the national parliament) or four local authorities in order to secure a place on the ballot. McGregor has not yet appeared on official lists of nominees but insists councillors, not national politicians, should play the deciding role.
“Our councillors are the backbone of our communities,” McGregor wrote. “They work harder and deliver more for the people than those in the Oireachtas, who continue to fail this country time and again.” He appealed directly to councillors who, he said, felt their voices had been “ignored” and their “hands tied.”
The former UFC champion has linked his campaign to criticism of Irish policies, pointing to surging homelessness among children, increased strain from mass migration, and what he described as a decline in both tourism and public safety. McGregor has styled himself as a “solution-driven man” and a “master of martial combat,” promising that as president he would refuse to sign any bill into law “unless it was sent back to the people first.”
Speaking previously outside Government Buildings in Dublin, McGregor argued that current nomination rules act as a “barrier to democratic participation” and urged the public to support constitutional reform. He has characterized the system as one that protects entrenched power while limiting the voice of ordinary voters.
“Citizens of Ireland, the time for real change is now,” McGregor declared. “If you want to vote for McGregor, it starts now. Call your local councillor today and demand change.”
