Fine Gael eyes centre-left as accusations of smear campaign gather momentum 

Fine Gael now faces a key challenge in the days ahead, as a narrative grows that it is engaging in a smear campaign

Heather Humphreys was open to asking for the FG vote, highlighting how during her time in Government Fine Gael had worked with Labour, the Green Party, and a slew of Independent TDs. Picture: Philip Toscano

Candidates in an election can always expect to face attack and strong criticism from their opponents in the midst of an election campaign.

Both Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly have repeatedly had their records probed since the campaign began.