'Fine Gael are terrified,' says Connolly as Humphreys accuses her of 'double standards'

Ms Connolly said: 'That they would resort to such tactics just reflects on their terror and their fear of the change in Ireland and they're utterly out of touch.'

Catherine Connolly canvasing in Galway City on Sunday. She said today: 'At this point in the campaign, I'm deeply disappointed we're talking about my role as a barrister.' Photo: Lauren Slane /PA

Independent presidential election candidate Catherine Connolly claims Fine Gael is “terrified” of her as her opponent Heather Humphreys continued the line of attack about her work as a barrister working for banks and repossessing homes.

Fine Gael has insisted that Ms Connolly must answer questions about work on her role as a barrister in home repossession cases as they accused her of “hypocrisy” for criticising banks in the Dáil without declaring her previous work.