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Fianna Fáil: Jim Gavin Asked About Rental Dispute Three Times Before Selection as Presidential Candidate
Fianna Fáil’s internal review found Jim Gavin’s campaign collapsed after a €3,300 tenant dispute emerged, costing the party up to €400,000 and exposing procedural weaknesses.
- On September 9, Jim Gavin was selected as Fianna Fáil's candidate, but Taoiseach Micheál Martin told him he could no longer be supported after the tenancy issue emerged.
- Fianna Fáil's review found no formal nomination framework, leaving potential nominees to seek senior patronage; Gavin was suggested in June, met party figures in July, and confirmed interest on August 1.
- On October 4, Gavin reviewed his records and accepted he received at least some of the payments after Niall Donald, Sunday World deputy editor, contacted his team about 3,300 euros owed.
- Returning to party headquarters, Jim Gavin drafted a statement with party assistance and withdrew from the race, with the review estimating campaign costs between €350,000 and €400,000 and around €150,000 spent as of November 11.
- Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he will share the review promptly and expressed confidence he can remain leader amid likely criticism and rumours of a motion of no-confidence at Tuesday's Fianna Fáil parliamentary party meeting.
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FF members told to 'move on' from Gavin campaign
Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien has said he has "100%" confidence in Taoiseach Micheál Martin's leadership, and that it was time for Fianna Fáil members left disgruntled by the controversy around their presidential campaign to move on.
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Leaning Left9Leaning Right1Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Left
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C 38%
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