What does her exclusion mean for the race?

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Maria Steen speaking to media  at Leinster House in Dublin  Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times.
Maria Steen speaking to media at Leinster House in Dublin Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times.

Ellen Coyne and Pat Leahy join Hugh Linehan to talk about how independent candidate Maria Steen came close but ultimately failed to secure a nomination to run for the presidency.

Why did the coalition that supported her take so long to decisively swing behind her? And what does it mean for the race?

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