Jim Gavin starts his presidential election campaign by outlining issues that will define Government

Mr Gavin, who served in the Defence Forces for 20 years, had to be asked three times if he saw any evidence of bullying or sexism in the force

The former Dublin GAA manager told the media he would not be afraid to push back on the Government if he were president. Photo: Brian Lawless/PA

Fianna Fail’s presidential election hopeful Jim Gavin has warned the Government will be “defined” by issues such as the “cost of living, housing and homelessness”.

He also insisted he never saw any wrongdoing in the Defence Forces. He only divulged this information after being asked several times.