Fianna Fáil presidential election candidate Jim Gavin withdraws from race

'When I announced my intention to contest the presidential election, I did so in a spirit of lifelong public service and a love of country. That has always been my sole motivation,' he said

In a statement on Sunday evening, Jim Gavin said he had 'cause to reflect' following reports about his failure to register a tenancy with the Residential Tenancies Board. Picture: Conor Ó Mearáin/PA

Fianna Fáil presidential election candidate Jim Gavin has withdrawn from the race.

In a statement on Sunday evening, he confirmed that he had “cause to reflect” following reports in the last number of days regarding stories about his failing to register a tenancy with the Residential Tenancies Board.