Catherine Connolly accuses Fine Gael of 'engendering a negative campaign' 

Speaking on RTÉ's News at One on Monday, Ms Connolly said that questions about her judgement on international affairs had come from her opponent Heather Humphreys' party. Picture: Sasko Lazarov/ Photocall Ireland

Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has accused Fine Gael of "engendering a negative campaign" as the race for the presidency reaches its final full week.

Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys over the weekend distanced herself from the party's former minister Ivan Yates, following comments he made on a podcast.