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<p> Despite RTÉ Prime Time hosts Sarah McInerney and Miriam O'Callaghan, the supposed debate between presidential hopefuls Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys was more like two parallel interviews. Picture: Naoise Culhane</p>

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Louise Burne: If this was Humphreys’ last chance, she didn’t take it

The final debate between Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys lacked fire, offering voters little new insight ahead of polling day

<p>Tom Savage's decision to film Jack Lynch's piece to camera outdoors in his car helped enliven that party political broadcast — and had the spinoff effect of making Charles Haughey's contribution look as wooden and drab as such clips tended to be. Picture: Irish Examiner Archive</p>

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Book extract: Jack Lynch's TV broadcast that broke the mould

<p>The 'Irish Examiner' asked former Fianna Fáil TD and minister Éamon Ó Cuív if he would run in a Galway West by-election if Catherine Connolly wins the presidential election. File picture: Paul Sherwood </p>

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Éamon Ó Cuív coy on Dáil run in Galway West if Catherine Connolly wins race for the Áras

Fianna Fáil appoints panel to review botched Jim Gavin presidential election bid

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Fianna Fáil appoints panel to review botched Jim Gavin presidential election bid

Irish presidential election

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Fianna Fáil’s campaign chaos exposed the cracks long hidden in Micheál Martin’s leadership

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Fianna Fáil cancels draw to fund Jim Gavin's presidential campaign

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‘Devastated’ Micheál Martin apologises to Fianna Fáil for Jim Gavin fiasco as party orders review

Taoiseach Micheál Martin says he is 'devastated' by the collapse of Jim Gavin’s campaign as Fianna Fáil launches internal review

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

Mick Clifford: Was it hubris that led Micheál Martin to dismiss Jim Gavin’s deficits?

Mick Clifford: Was it hubris that led Micheál Martin to dismiss Jim Gavin’s deficits?

While it appears unlikely that someone will emerge to take on a damaged Mr Martin, his departure will no longer be on his own terms

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

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Irish Examiner view: Jim Gavin crisis overshadows Budget 2026

Fianna Fáil TDs, including some in Taoiseach Micheál Martin's Cork base, criticise party's presidential election fiasco

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

Fergus Finlay: I have no sympathy for Jim Gavin — the whole thing was grubby

S Fergus Finlay: I have no sympathy for Jim Gavin — the whole thing was grubby

This tawdry mess is throwing a cloud over the office of the presidency, and now our choices are unacceptably narrow

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Dr Martin Mansergh funeral

Micheál Martin's position under threat as Fianna Fáil TDs smell 'blood in the air'

One TD suggested that it is '50/50' whether Mr Martin will still be Taoiseach at Christmas

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Louise Burne: Jim Gavin's doomed campaign could have been avoided if leadership listened to TDs

Louise Burne: Jim Gavin's doomed campaign could have been avoided if leadership listened to TDs

Jim Gavin’s short-lived presidential campaign reveals a Fianna Fáil divided, frustrated, and unwilling to rally behind its own leader’s pick

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Tadgh McNally: Taoiseach must answer why Fianna Fáil denied overpayment story

Tadgh McNally: Taoiseach must answer why Fianna Fáil denied overpayment story

Why, when this issue was discovered, was a clarifying statement not issued by the party and why was Mr Gavin unable to account for the matter during and after Sunday’s 'The Week in Politics' debate?

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Martin Manseragh Funeral

Fianna Fáil asked Jim Gavin several times if he had difficulties with tenants, Taoiseach says

On RTÉ’s 'Six One News', Micheál Martin said he proposed Mr Gavin as the party needed a 'broad-based candidate who could have the potential to garner a significant degree of support across society'

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Irish presidential election

Paul Hosford: Fianna Fáil floods the airwaves to give air of calm control

By lunchtime, children's minister Norma Foley, Seán Fleming, Peter 'Chap' Cleere, and Pádraig O'Sullivan had also answered the call from RTÉ as the party's membership dealt with the fallout in different ways

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

ieExplains: What does the Jim Gavin scandal mean for the presidential election?

ieExplains: What does the Jim Gavin scandal mean for the presidential election?

While TDs and senators are due to hold their weekly parliamentary party meeting on Wednesday, some are agitating for an earlier convening to discuss the fallout from Mr Gavin’s campaign

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

'Classless' Jack Chambers 'threw Jim Gavin under the bus', say Fianna Fáil TDs

'Classless' Jack Chambers 'threw Jim Gavin under the bus', say Fianna Fáil TDs

One Fianna Fáil source said Mr Chambers' position as deputy leader is under question

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Chambers: Jim Gavin’s account of rental dispute 'contradicted' by documents provided to Fianna Fáil

Chambers: Jim Gavin’s account of rental dispute 'contradicted' by documents provided to Fianna Fáil

Fianna Fáil's deputy leader has rowed in behind Taoiseach Micheál Martin and insisted due diligence was done on Jim Gavin before the former Dublin manager withdrew from the presidential election race

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Billy Kelleher: Fianna Fáil did not do 'due diligence' before selecting Jim Gavin as presidential candidate

Billy Kelleher: Fianna Fáil did not do 'due diligence' before selecting Jim Gavin as presidential candidate

Billy Kelleher, who had hoped to run as Fianna Fáil's candidate, said there were 'multiple failures' in the campaign

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Fianna Fáil 'a laughing stock' as Taoiseach under pressure following Jim Gavin's exit

Fianna Fáil 'a laughing stock' as Taoiseach under pressure following Jim Gavin's exit

One Fianna Fáil party source called Jim Gavin's short-lived presidential campaign 'a complete and utter f**k up from top to bottom'

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Paul Hosford: Jim Gavin's Áras race lasted two weeks. His exit may reverberate for much longer

Paul Hosford: Jim Gavin's Áras race lasted two weeks. His exit may reverberate for much longer

'Mr Gavin seemed genuinely surprised at the strength of media questioning he faced. Perhaps the consistent success he enjoyed as Dubs boss shielded him from this level of scrutiny'

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Irish presidential election

Fianna Fáil presidential election candidate Jim Gavin withdraws from race

'When I announced my intention to contest the presidential election, I did so in a spirit of lifelong public service and a love of country. That has always been my sole motivation,' he said

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

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Fergus Finlay: Martin Mansergh was top of the list of peacemakers in the North

Throughout that period of government, the thing that bound Martin and I close together was the peace process, writes Fergus Finlay

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Fianna Fail think-in

Taoiseach says there will be no border poll before 2030

Micheál Martin said more work must be done to unite the whole island before a united Ireland referendum is held

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

FILE PHOTO Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin TD has announced the Government will initiate an inter-State

Mick Clifford: Housing crisis won't be solved by wrongly shifting blame onto local councils

When zoning was incorrectly blamed for planning delays, Micheál Martin lashed out at the blameless county council concerned

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Heather Humphreys visits English Market and Ballincollig as presidential campaign rolls into Cork

Heather Humphreys visits English Market and Ballincollig as presidential campaign rolls into Cork

Ms Humphreys commended the 'magnificent array of Irish-produced food' at the English Market during her Saturday visit to Leeside

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Jim Gavin and Heather Humphreys crisscross Kerry as voters lament limited presidential choice

Jim Gavin and Heather Humphreys crisscross Kerry as voters lament limited presidential choice

As Jim Gavin and Heather Humphreys canvassed in Kerry, voters voiced frustration at a presidential race seen as lacking choice

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

'A true Irish republican': Martin Mansergh, former Fianna Fáil TD and advisor, dies aged 78

'A true Irish republican': Martin Mansergh, former Fianna Fáil TD and advisor, dies aged 78

Martin Mansergh took on a key role during the peace process alongside Bertie Ahern, being involved in getting an IRA ceasefire over the line and in the negotiation of the Good Friday Agreement

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election

Louise Burne: Jim Gavin must develop sharp elbows to liven up candidacy

During a press conference with the media, frustrated journalists asked the same questions repeatedly as he rolled out prepared answers. It did not matter if the answer fit the question

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

Fianna Fail think-in

Cork mother vows to 'up her game' if Taoiseach fails to act on daughter’s surgery

Cork mother Antoinette Burke says her daughter Katie’s 15-year wait for surgery shows families are being failed by the health system

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Taoiseach vows 'robust engagement' with local authorities on zoning land for housing

Taoiseach vows 'robust engagement' with local authorities on zoning land for housing

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the Coalition could opt to directly zone more land, citing powers within existing laws.

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Taoiseach in the hot seat over disability services at Fianna Fáil's think-in

Taoiseach in the hot seat over disability services at Fianna Fáil's think-in

Micheál Martin had cameras pointing at him as he was grilled on one of the issues that the Government just cannot seem to solve

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Taoiseach leads tributes to Cork county councillor Patrick Gerard Murphy after sudden death

Taoiseach leads tributes to Cork county councillor Patrick Gerard Murphy after sudden death

Fianna Fáil councillor Patrick Gerard Murphy had served on the local authority since 2008, after he was co-opted to fill a seat in the Bantry Electoral Area vacated by Councillor Donal Buckley.

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

Medium Term Expenditure Framework

Divisions emerge in Coalition as ministers 'will have to sing for their supper' in future budgets

Senior source said Jack Chambers has advised ministers they will have to 'justify and make a business case' for their budgets

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Fianna Fáil TDs play down spat with Fine Gael minister over new 'Netflix levy'

Fianna Fáil TDs play down spat with Fine Gael minister over new 'Netflix levy'

One Fine Gael source described the vote in favour of the streaming levy as 'Fianna Fáil getting into bed with Sinn Féin to increase the price of streaming services'

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

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Billy Kelleher's strong support can't be counted as votes against Micheál Martin

Cork MEP had a strong showing in his bid for the Fianna Fáil presidential election nod. But, as the Taoiseach said, the referendum on Martin's leadership was the last general election

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Fianna Fail president

Presidential race: How Jim Gavin won the right to run for Fianna Fáil

Jim Gavin has been involved in deep behind-the-scenes conversations with the parliamentary party — and deputy leader Jack Chambers took a lead in drumming up support

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

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Jim Gavin wins vote to become Fianna Fáil nominee for president

The former Dublin GAA boss won 41 votes, compared to the 29 won by MEP Billy Keleher

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Who is Jim Gavin? From Dublin GAA supremo to presidential election candidate

Who is Jim Gavin? From Dublin GAA supremo to presidential election candidate

TDs and senators at the heart of Fianna Fáil say the multiple All-Ireland winning former Dublin senior football manager 'ticks all the boxes'

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Eamon De Valera 50th anniversary

Paul Hosford: Still waiting for forgiveness, Bertie Ahern bows out of the race for the Áras

No TV or radio interviews, no newspaper spreads — in the end, Bertie bowed out of the presidential election re-litigating the Mahon Tribunal at Glasnevin Cemetery

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

No Repro FeeTaoiseach Bertie Ahern wishes former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds a happy birthday at the launch of the fourth edition

Mick Clifford: Micheál Martin sidelined Bertie Ahern just as Bertie ditched Albert Reynolds

Fianna Fáil’s decision to sideline Bertie Ahern for an outside candidate reflects Micheál Martin’s mastery of his mentor’s tactics

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Eamon De Valera 50th anniversary

Bertie Ahern rules out presidential bid as Fianna Fáil leadership backs Jim Gavin

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern has confirmed he will not seek the presidency, citing Fianna Fáil’s backing of rival Jim Gavin

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Jim Gavin inches closer to Fianna Fáil presidential nod with backing from six more TDs

Jim Gavin inches closer to Fianna Fáil presidential nod with backing from six more TDs

Former Dublin GAA manager now has 31 public backers, compared to the five secured by Ireland South MEP Billy Kelleher

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

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'I want a competition, not a coronation': Anger within Fianna Fáil over election process

Cork MEP Billy Kelleher has received sufficient nominations to get on the internal ballot, despite receiving less public endorsements than former Dublin GAA manager Jim Gavin

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Jim Gavin secures senior ministers' backing ahead of FF vote on presidential nomination

Jim Gavin secures senior ministers' backing ahead of FF vote on presidential nomination

Mr Gavin has more than 20 public endorsements, including all eight senior Fianna Fáil cabinet ministers

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Eamon De Valera 50th anniversary

Fianna Fáil vote on presidential candidate feels about as party political as it gets

There are some TDs, senators and MEPs who feel that the vote on their presidential nominee will also be on the identity of the party

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

European and local elections

Taoiseach's backing of Jim Gavin 'not at all' politically embarrassing, says Billy Kelleher

Mr Kelleher said he intends to 'travel the country' over the next couple of days to speak to elected representatives of his party

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Brother Kevin Crowley funeral

Presidential election: Fianna Fáil's Jim O’Callaghan endorses Jim Gavin

Mr O’Callaghan’s decision to back Mr Gavin means all of Fianna Fáil’s senior Cabinet ministers have come out for the former Dublin GAA manager

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Billy Kelleher faces battle for Fianna Fáil nomination

Billy Kelleher faces battle for Fianna Fáil nomination

Some party sources feel the momentum is in favour of Jim Gavin — but others say those who wish to vote against Micheál Martin's pick may be slower to make their intentions known

Sun, 31 Aug, 2025

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Jim Gavin endorsed by two Fianna Fáil ministers in presidential nomination bid

His endorsement by two ministers and a number of TDs seen as close to Micheál Martin effectively confirms that he will ask the parliamentary party for its approval

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025