Connolly confident, Humphreys cautious: What we learned from the final presidential debate

Catherine Connolly projected victory, Heather Humphreys stayed on script, and both candidates revealed regrets and priorities for office

'Prime Time' final presidential election debate between candidates Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys presented by Miriam O'Callaghan and Sarah McInerney. Picture: RTÉ

Catherine Connolly speaking as if she is already president

One noticeable aspect of the debate was how Independent candidate Catherine Connolly spoke as though she were already President, despite being days away from polling day.