Tenant issue was raised with Jim Gavin in early September — Jack Chambers

Jack Chambers said he would urge Jim Gavin to repay any funds still owed to his former tenant and that he had not spoken to him since Sunday

Jim Gavin (left) and Jack Chambers on the steps outside The Customs House, Dublin (Cillian Sherlock/PA)

The claim of an issue with a former tenant was raised with ex-presidential candidate Jim Gavin in early September, Jack Chambers has said.

He said he would urge Mr Gavin to repay any funds still owed to his former tenant and that he had not spoken to him since Sunday.