The pharma businessman conceded his campaign on Monday after failing to get the nomination from Offaly County Council.
Unsuccessful presidential campaigner Gareth Sheridan says the current state of the election is undermining democracy.
The 36 year old dropped out of the race after he failed to secure the support of Offaly County Council on Monday.
Mr Sheridan greeted his failure to secure a nomination in the race by thanking his supporters and saying he had no regrets.
Today, he says he has one regret.
He believes the lack of choice on the ballot is going to lead to a lack of representation, a democratic deficit, a process not befitting the office of the presidency which in turn undermines our democracy.
Meanwhile, Maria Steen is confirming she hasn't received enough nominations to run for president.
The conservative campaigner had received 18 of the 20 required nominations from TDs and senators by the time the deadline passed at midday.
There will be three names on the ballot next month - Catherine Connolly, Heather Humphreys and Jim Gavin.
A total of 4 candidates successfully emerged from the local authority route in both 2011 and 2018, while this incoming three horse race has produced none.
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