Mitchell attacks Gallagher as celebrity over substance

BREAK-OUT presidential contender Sean Gallagher was last night dismissed as a “celebrity” candidate, as the race for the Áras continued to be dominated by personal attacks.

Mitchell attacks Gallagher as celebrity over substance

Fine Gael candidate Gay Mitchell tried to rescue his faltering campaign by turning fire on the TV business pundit, who has emerged as a serious challenger for the presidency.

In an attack clearly aimed at the Dragons Den star, Mr Mitchell warned against electing rivals lacking “substance”.

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