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Presidential Election
Taoiseach says Jim Gavin told Fianna Fáil he had ‘absolutely’ no issue with tenants
‘The consequences of that have now come home,’ said Martin when asked about claims Gavin did not repay a tenant €3,300 in rent mistakenly paid around 2009.
Gavin's announcement came late last night, hours after he failed to clarify reports about rent he mistakenly received from a tenant over a decade ago.
"I made a mistake that was not in keeping with my character and the standards I set myself. I am now taking steps to address the matter," he said.
Taoiseach and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin said: "I fully understand his decision and believe it is the correct one."
Political Football
'She's forever whipping out the keepie-uppies': Connolly canvassers hail candidate's sport skills
One Green party councillor suggested that Connolly “could manage the men’s national football team” following the impressive display.
holy mackerel
MEP says proposed 70% cut in mackerel quota would ‘threaten livelihoods in rural Ireland’
Peace Process
Former FF TD Martin Mansergh a man of 'courage, resilience and integrity', funeral told
And then there were two
Who could benefit more from a two-horse Áras race: Catherine Connolly or Heather Humphreys?
Race for the Áras
Heather Humphreys seeks votes from ‘right across the board’ after ‘difficult day’ for Fianna Fáil
messy
'WTAF' and 'Micheál needs to apologise': The reaction within Fianna Fáil as Áras bid implodes
The blame game has already begun within Fianna Fáil as the dust settles on last night’s shock news.
party vetting
Chambers defends Fianna Fáil checks after Gavin quits Áras race over rental dispute 'contradiction'
Analysis
Jim Gavin's candidacy was Micheál Martin's gamble - a disastrous move he'll have to answer for
This election just blew wide open. Buckle up.
Budget 2026
Budget day is this week, so what do we know so far?
This year’s budget is being framed as the most austere in years.
Sunday
5 Oct 2025
aras25
Fianna Fáil's Jim Gavin has withdrawn from the presidential election
The former Dublin GAA manager said recent days “have given me cause to reflect.”
European Convention on Human Rights
Tory leader's call for UK to exit human rights convention ‘very worrying’, Sinn Féin says
global sumud flotilla
Emergency motion demanding release of Irish citizens in Israel tabled at Dublin City council
Analysis
Presidential debate: Elbows out for second debate as poll result lights a fire under candidates
A tetchy debate at times, where candidates were a lot more combative.
Fianna Fáil
Jim Gavin says he's ‘looking into’ reports he owes former tenant €3,300 in overpaid rent
clearance
Presidential rivals say Connolly 'circumvented' vetting process in the hiring of gun convict
As it happened
As it happened
Áras hopefuls in feisty TV debate on issues and controversies as poll raises stakes
There are less than three weeks to go until polling day on Friday 24 October.
race to the aras
Latest Áras poll puts Catherine Connolly out in front as support for Jim Gavin drops
Illinois
Trump authorises deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago after border agent shoots woman
your stories
The Journal readers in the North and abroad say it’s wrong they can’t vote for the president
Emigrants, immigrants and Irish citizens in Northern Ireland can’t vote this month – we asked our readers what they think.
Saturday
4 Oct 2025
global sumud flotilla
Lawyers for Irish flotilla detainees express concern about 'mistreatment' by Israeli authorities
bit of a row
Humphreys says she 'absolutely' backed new drink driving laws - after Shane Ross said she didn't
a solemn promise
Workers face higher taxes as government set to cave into hospitality industry lobbying
The measure will cost the state several hundred million euros per year in foregone tax revenue.
The Morning Lead
Asylum seekers offered money by government to drop claims feel 'bribed' and 'threatened'
‘Is the money we’re being told to take worth more than our own lives and those of our children?’
Friday
3 Oct 2025
Budget 2026
Delis likely to be included in Budget VAT cut — but don't expect cheaper chicken fillet rolls
Sponsored
Take the 'pain' out of the paint job — the best way to go about painting a room
Allianz
Oct 3
Thursday
2 Oct 2025
Gaza Flotilla
TDs slam Israeli 'piracy and kidnapping' as flotilla organisers name 16 Irish people captured
Alternative Budget Season
The Budget is on Tuesday - here's what Sinn Féin and others say they would do if in charge
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