Taoiseach's Full Interview on Jim Gavin Withdrawal

Race to the Áras: ‘I will take full responsibility’ – Micheál Martin says of Jim Gavin controversy ahead of parliamentary party meeting

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Taoiseach's full interview on Jim Gavin withdrawal

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he takes responsibility for backing Jim Gavin as Fianna Fáil's presidential candidate and his dropping out of the race is "a tough day" for the party.

Jim Gavin withdrawal 'tough day for' Fianna Fáil - Micheál Martin

On Sunday, the Fianna Fáil candidate Jim Gavin announced he was withdrawing from the Irish presidential election.