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fromIrish Independent
2 days agoBusinessman and former Dragon's Den star Sean Gallagher calls on 'friends in Fianna Fail' to back Heather Humphreys
I knew Heather a very long time as a TD but also across her various ministerial portfolios, especially during her time in Enterprise, where I witnessed first-hand how she represented Ireland at home and abroad with great distinction," Mr Gallagher added.
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4 days ago'You have no control over who you meet' - Catherine Connolly responds after pictures emerge of her with man linked to war crimes in Syria
Fianna Fail will complete an internal review into its presidential campaign process, covering candidate selection and vetting up to Jim Gavin's withdrawal, by November 12th.
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Fianna Fail MEP Billy Kelleher refuses to rule out Aras run - as former Dublin manager Jim Gavin 'has Taoiseach's backing'
Billy Kelleher has not ruled out a presidential run after being approached by party colleagues, while Jim Gavin is believed to have Taoiseach Micheál Martin's support.
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1 week ago'Maybe he's being punished too much' - 'Crime World' co-host confirms he is tenant at centre of Jim Gavin controversy
Niall Donald confirmed he was the tenant in a €3,300 repayment dispute with Mr Gavin and publicly revealed persistent unpaid rent after a banking error.
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fromIndependent
2 weeks agoKevin Cunningham: Excluding Jim Gavin from poll results shows it's all to play for in race for presidency
Fianna Fáil voters' ballots may decide the election after Jim Gavin's exit, leaving Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys in a straight head-to-head contest.
fromIndependent
2 weeks agoSenan Molony: There will be blood on the walls when Fianna Fail meets after Jim Gavin shambles
Party leaders are saying they were comprehensively let down by their candidate, effectively throwing Gavin to the wolves The Fianna Fáil parliamentary party is not used to such an internal omnishambles. When it meets this week there will be blood on the walls. The view of one former minister is that Micheál Martin is is now a lame-duck Taoiseach, no matter what happens, having insisted on his own way, effectively embarrassing the party.
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2 weeks agoMore drone footage shot for Jim Gavin's campaign launch in Dublin city centre without permission
Jim Gavin's team flew a drone without permission over Dublin city centre; Fianna Fáil will audit drone practices after attributing use to a camera-operator oversight.
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fromIndependent
3 weeks agoFianna Fail piles pressure on Fine Gael over tillage funding as Budget tensions grow
Fianna Fáil TDs and senators demand continued and expanded Budget 2026 supports for tillage farmers despite constrained funding and pressure on Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon.
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3 weeks agoEnglish-born and of unionist stock, dedicated peacemaker Martin Mansergh was the most unlikely Soldier of Destiny
Martin Mansergh was a reclusive Fianna Fáil wordsmith who played a pivotal role in the Northern Ireland peace process and loyally advised senior party leaders.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks agoIrish presidential election candidates confirmed as three-way race begins
A former government minister, a former sports coach and an independent leftwing politician are to contest Ireland's presidential election. The three-way race was confirmed on Wednesday when the nomination window closed without any political outsiders getting on the ballot. Heather Humphreys, a former cabinet minister, will run for the ruling centre-right Fine Gael party. Jim Gavin, who managed Dublin's Gaelic football team, will represent its centrist coalition partner, Fianna Fail.
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fromIrish Independent
4 weeks agoJack Chambers signals 'tighter and more moderated' Budget with increased spend on infrastructure
Budget 2026 will be restrained, with a more moderated level of public expenditure as the Government reduces generosity amid global economic uncertainty and US tariffs.
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fromIrish Independent
1 month agoBob Geldof says he was never really serious about Aras bid - and reveals detail of phonecall with Taoiseach
Bob Geldof was never serious about running for the Irish presidency despite conversations with Taoiseach Micheál Martin about a potential Fianna Fáil candidacy.
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fromIndependent
1 month ago'Anything north of 25 votes for Billy is catastrophic' - Fianna Fail vote on Aras pick 'being treated as a referendum on Micheal Martin's leadership'
Fianna Fáil representatives will vote to endorse a presidential candidate; Jim Gavin is expected to be chosen, posing a leadership test for Micheál Martin.
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1 month agoBrother of presidential hopeful Billy Kelleher seeking deal over debts of 4.7m, including 350,000 owed to taxman
Donal Kelleher, brother of Billy Kelleher, received temporary protection from creditors after accruing €4.7m in debts, including €350,000 owed to Revenue.
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1 month ago'Ireland needs a President who can bring people together' - Jim Gavin asks Fianna Fail to nominate him as Aras candidate
Gavin seeks Fianna Fáil nomination for Áras, emphasizing unity, public service, and an active presidency, with several ministerial endorsements and expected party leader support.
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