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Gavin withdrawal from presidential race ‘right decision’ – Fianna Fail ministers

National News

Jim Gavin withdrawal from presidential election the ‘right decision’ – minister

The withdrawal of Jim Gavin as a presidential candidate was the “right decision”, Fianna Fail ministers have said. Fianna Fail ministers Jack Chambers, Darragh O’Brien and Norma Foley said that the development was a great disappointment for the ...

06 Oct 2025 at 14:29

National News

Three-way race for Irish presidency confirmed as Maria Steen misses out

Maria Steen has fallen short of the 20 required signatures to enter the presidential race, as the nomination window closed with just three candidates confirmed. To be eligible to run, a candidate must be over the age of 35 and have been ...

24 Sept 2025 at 17:53

National News

Martin put ‘extensive pressure’ on Fianna Fail TDs to back Gavin

Fianna Fail representatives were put under “extensive pressure” to back Jim Gavin by Micheal Martin and Jack Chambers, a party TD has said. Cork East TD James O’Connor said Mr Gavin “should have never found himself on the ballot paper” ...

07 Oct 2025 at 11:14

Northern Ireland

‘So much more to unite than divide us’ – Irish presidential candidate

Irish presidential candidate Heather Humphreys has said there is “much more that unites rather than divides” communities during a visit to a Belfast school. Ms Humphreys, who remains in the race to succeed Michael D Higgins at Aras an ...

06 Oct 2025 at 14:35

National News

No change to presidency ballot paper following shock Gavin withdrawal

A candidate for the Irish presidency who spectacularly withdrew from the race will still be on the ballot paper, it has been confirmed. Jim Gavin dropped out of contention late on Sunday night after being dogged by questions about ...

07 Oct 2025 at 10:20

National News

Martin determined to continue as Fianna Fail leader after Gavin exit

Micheal Martin said it is his intention to continue leading Fianna Fail, after the party’s presidential candidate dramatically withdrew from the race. Mr Martin, who pushed for Jim Gavin to be the Fianna Fail candidate amid ...

06 Oct 2025 at 19:14

Northern Ireland

Micheal Martin apologises to Fianna Fail TDs and Senators after Gavin withdrawal

Taoiseach Micheal Martin has told his parliamentary party that he is sorry for how Jim Gavin’s candidacy ended and said he fully understands their disappointment. The Fianna Fail parliamentary party met on Wednesday night, ...

08 Oct 2025 at 21:35

Northern Ireland

Former tenant who claims Jim Gavin owes him 3,300 euros ‘feels sorry’ for him

The former tenant of ex-presidency contender Jim Gavin has said he “feels sorry” for him. Fianna Fail has been dealing with the fallout of Mr Gavin’s shock withdrawal on Sunday night after he came under scrutiny over ...

08 Oct 2025 at 17:05

Connolly campaign clip that featured Higgins amended

National News

Connolly to ‘immediately’ check campaign clip featuring Michael D Higgins

A campaign clip for Catherine Connolly that had featured Michael D Higgins has been amended. Ms Connolly had said she would “immediately” check a campaign video which featured a short clip of Mr Higgins. In a ...

08 Oct 2025 at 15:35

Northern Ireland

Belfast campaign video featuring Bundestag ‘an error’, says Humphreys

Heather Humphreys has said a campaign video about her visit to Belfast that features Germany’s parliament building was “an error”. The Fine Gael candidate, who is from a Protestant background and grew up in ...

08 Oct 2025 at 13:05

National News

Tenant issue was raised with Jim Gavin in early September – Jack Chambers

The claim of an issue with a former tenant was raised with ex-presidential candidate Jim Gavin in early September, Jack Chambers has said. He said he would urge Mr Gavin to repay any funds still owed to ...

07 Oct 2025 at 20:18

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