Micheál Martin defends Jim Gavin as strong Fianna Fáil choice for presidency

The Taoiseach says former Dublin GAA manager Jim Gavin has the integrity, experience, and vision to be an 'active president'

Presidential candidate Jim Gavin and Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD on the front of the Fianna Fáil stand at the National Ploughing Championships 2025, Screggan, Co Offaly. Picture: Dan Linehan

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has revealed that “up to 20 names” were suggested as potential presidential candidates for Fianna Fáil.

Speaking on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, Mr Martin said, “People came to us and suggested Jim Gavin. We then met him and engaged with him.”