The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Jim Gavin drops out of Áras race

Irish Examiner acting political editor Paul Hosford joins Deirdre O'Shaughnessy to discuss what led up to Jim Gavin's decision to drop out; the pressure on candidates in the political race; and the repercussions for Fianna Fáil

Jim Gavin's announcement late on Sunday followed reports that he had failed to repay more than €3,000 paid to him by a former tenant in error.

Presidential hopeful Jim Gavin's sensational decision to drop out of the election has shocked the country.

Mr Gavin's announcement late on Sunday followed reports that he had failed to repay more than €3,000 paid to him by a former tenant in error.

Mr Gavin failed to answer questions about that situation during Sunday's second presidential election debate and in a press conference afterwards when pressed by the Irish Examiner.

Irish Examiner acting political editor Paul Hosford joins The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast to discuss what led up to Mr Gavin's decision to drop out; the pressure on candidates in the political race; and the repercussions for Fianna Fáil and for remaining candidates Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphries.