Fine Gael to back Louth candidate John McGahon despite questions over role in brawl, says Harris

'A defence was put forward, a defence of self-defence was put forward, and a jury found him not guilty,' Mr Harris said in relation to the decision to continue to canvass for the senator

Fine Gael senator John McGahon was acquitted in 2022 of assaulting Breen White outside a Dundalk nightclub in 2018, but was found to be 65% civilly liable by a High Court jury. File Picture: Collins Courts

Fine Gael is continuing to back Louth general election candidate John McGahon, as rival parties raise questions over his role in a street brawl in 2018.

Mr McGahon was acquitted in 2022 of assaulting Breen White outside a Dundalk nightclub in 2018, but the Fine Gael senator was found to be 65% civilly liable by a High Court jury.