#Presidential election

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

'He'd blown it': Jim Gavin was right to quit Áras race, say Cork voters
'He'd blown it': Jim Gavin was right to quit Áras race, say Cork voters
While there was some sympathy for Mr Gavin, the general consensus around Cork city centre was that he had no choice but to resign from the presidential election

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

‘So much more to unite than divide us’ – Heather Humphreys
‘So much more to unite than divide us’ – Heather Humphreys
Ms Humphreys spent the day in the Northern Ireland capital after the number of candidates shrank to two following the withdrawal of former Dublin football manager Jim Gavin

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

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Jim Gavin drops out of Áras race
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Jim Gavin drops out of Áras race
Irish Examiner acting political editor Paul Hosford joins Deirdre O'Shaughnessy to discuss what led up to Jim Gavin's decision to drop out; the pressure on candidates in the political race; and the repercussions for Fianna Fáil

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Irish presidential election
S Couple were expecting baby when fighting to get overpaid rent back from Jim Gavin
Jim Gavin withdrew from the presidential race on Sunday night after the issue came to light

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Terry Prone: Jim Gavin's withdrawal statement was ill-judged and showed no redemption
Terry Prone: Jim Gavin's withdrawal statement was ill-judged and showed no redemption
Resignations, apologies, and withdrawals are, in and of themselves, a route to redemption. Unfortunately for Mr Gavin, he did not take that redemptive route with his withdrawal statement

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

Irish presidential election
Presidential election: Jim Gavin fails to answer questions about failure to register apartment
'I didn’t register it, yeah,' Mr Gavin said. He was also asked about reports that a former tenant of the rental property was not reimbursed rent he had overpaid 

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

Irish presidential election
Louise Burne: Presidential poll gives candidates a jolt and leads to a (slightly) livelier second debate
All three candidates need to step it up on campaign trail

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

Irish presidential election
Race to the Áras: Candidates clash on Russia, rent and border polls during tetchy second debate
All three candidates were asked about the lack of a debate in Irish, with Ms Connolly the only candidate who is fluent. 

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

Race to the Áras: Catherine Connolly tops opinion poll as Jim Gavin flounders
Race to the Áras: Catherine Connolly tops opinion poll as Jim Gavin flounders
If reflected at the polls on October 24, it would be a disaster for Fianna Fáil and Micheál Martin.

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

Paul Hosford: Eamon Ó Cuív's defence over hiring of ex-prisoner speaks to his belief in rehabilitation
Paul Hosford: Eamon Ó Cuív's defence over hiring of ex-prisoner speaks to his belief in rehabilitation
Eamon Ó Cuív’s defence of Catherine Connolly highlights not just a row about judgement — but Fianna Fáil’s deep divisions

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

Catherine Connolly's comments on Germany would cause 'serious' damage if she were President, says Taoiseach
Catherine Connolly's comments on Germany would cause 'serious' damage if she were President, says Taoiseach
Micheál Martin says Catherine Connolly’s comments on German re-armament could harm Ireland’s ties with key European partners

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025

Irish presidential election
Race to the Áras: The good, the bland and the controversial all on display as campaign heats up
This week marked the real start of the presidential campaign. Paul Hosford analyses each candidate's performance

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025

Clodagh Finn: The politics of handbags, with all its glorious baggage
Clodagh Finn: The politics of handbags, with all its glorious baggage
The handbag of Maria Steen, who didn't manage to get enough nominations to run for the presidency, reminds Clodagh Finn of the controversial term 'handbagging' that had been used to insult other women in politics

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025

Former Fianna Fáil minister defends Catherine Connolly over hiring of ex-prisoner
Former Fianna Fáil minister defends Catherine Connolly over hiring of ex-prisoner
Catherine Connolly faces criticism over hiring Ursula Ní Shionnáin, with Eamon Ó Cuív and Mary Lou McDonald defending the decision

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Irish presidential election
Humphreys avoids criticising Gavin campaign — for now
It’s an open question on whether any Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael detente will last.

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Gary Murphy on party tensions and surprises in the presidential race
The Mick Clifford Podcast: Gary Murphy on party tensions and surprises in the presidential race
Political scientist Gary Murphy joins Mick Clifford to explore the subplots, tensions, and reactions shaping Ireland’s presidential election campaign

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Jim Gavin campaign deletes Instagram video after Defence Forces member named in Lebanon
Jim Gavin deleted an Instagram video naming a Defence Forces member in Lebanon, as rivals warned against politicising the military

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

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Presidential election: Facebook and Instagram to ban ads in protest at EU rules
Ahead of Meta's TTPA-related ban, Heather Humphreys has emerged as the biggest spender on the social media platforms of the three presidential candidates

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

'We make mistakes every day': Jim Gavin on use of drone at airport to film presidential campaign video
'We make mistakes every day': Jim Gavin on use of drone at airport to film presidential campaign video
A spokesperson for Mr Gavin, who is the chief operating officer of the Irish Aviation Authority, confirmed the campaign had sought permission for drone use on all occasions bar two

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Irish presidential election
Humphreys admits lack of groundwork ahead of failed family and care referenda
Fine Gael presidential hopeful Heather Humphreys says vague wording and lack of preparation contributed to the heavy defeat in both referenda

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

The Tonight Show Presidential Debate hosted by Virgin Media Television
Paul Hosford: Grind is just beginning for our presidential candidates
The morning after the night before and the campaign was right back on

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election
Parties yet to decide on how to split the bill on Catherine Connolly's presidential campaign
A spokesperson for the Connolly campaign said that the additional support from parties was welcome, but pointed out that there has been a groundswell of individual donations which had raised €170,000

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election
Presidential debate: Sparks, slips and safe blows as candidates size each other up
The first presidential debate felt more like sparring than a showdown, with Jim Gavin steady, Catherine Connolly sharp, and Heather Humphreys muted

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Five takeaways from the presidential debate: Candidates clash over Gaza, housing and experience
Five takeaways from the presidential debate: Candidates clash over Gaza, housing and experience
From fiery exchanges on Gaza and Ukraine to questions over housing and political experience, here are five key debate takeaways

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Ryder Cup 2025 - Singles Matches
Irish Examiner view: US shamed by malicious Ryder Cup spectators
Until the final day, the whole show had been characterised not by the golf but by galleries that snapped from partisanship to a level of vocal nastiness that crossed too many lines

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Housing, immigration and Gaza crisis dominate first debate in presidential election campaign
Housing, immigration and Gaza crisis dominate first debate in presidential election campaign
The first presidential debate saw Humphreys, Connolly and Gavin clash on Gaza, housing, immigration, and Ireland’s role abroad

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Humphreys canvasses in Cork hours after Irish flags erected across city
Humphreys canvasses in Cork hours after Irish flags erected across city
There was speculation that they were to echo the far-right, anti-immigrant movement’s erecting flags across Dublin

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Mick Clifford: Will the presidency go back to pre-Robinson era as a retirement home for politicians?
S Mick Clifford: Will the presidency go back to pre-Robinson era as a retirement home for politicians?
When the dust clears, we will see whether we’re going to get a continuity Michael D presidency, or go back to the future when the president was often seen, but rarely heard

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

US import tariffs
'Bad budget' could impact outcome of presidential election
Independent presidential nominee Catherine Connolly will 'sail through' if public expenditure minister Jack Chambers doesn't loosen purse strings

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election
S Mick Clifford: Living in Trumpland — how his politics of grievance spread to Ireland
Trump’s politics of grievance and 'othering' are shaping global debates, with worrying echoes in Ireland’s immigration and public discourse.

Sun, 28 Sep, 2025

Humphreys' presidency would be about 'breaking down awful prejudices creeping into our society'
Humphreys' presidency would be about 'breaking down awful prejudices creeping into our society'
Born in Monaghan, her father was a member of the Orange Order but Ms Humphreys became 'a proud Irish republican'

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election
Catherine Connolly highlights need for ‘courageous and independent voice’
The left-wing independent spoke at a Sinn Féin event in Dublin, alongside the party’s leader Mary Lou McDonald

Sat, 27 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

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