Tag: Fianna Fáil


  • Jim Gavin Remains on Ballot as Presidential Returning Officer Confirms Count Will Proceed Normally

    Jim Gavin Remains on Ballot as Presidential Returning Officer Confirms Count Will Proceed Normally

    Jim Gavin Appears on the Ballot Despite Withdrawal The Presidential Returning Officer has confirmed that Jim Gavin will appear on the ballot for the presidential election, even after the Fianna Fáil candidate’s dramatic withdrawal from the race. The ruling clarifies that once nomination papers are delivered, a candidate may withdraw before the ruling on nominations…

  • Jim Gavin Remains on Irish Presidential Ballot Despite Withdrawal

    Jim Gavin Remains on Irish Presidential Ballot Despite Withdrawal

    Overview: Gavin’s continued presence on the ballot In Ireland, former Dublin GAA manager Jim Gavin will still appear on the presidential ballot paper for voting on Friday, 24 October, even though he formally withdrew from the race. This unusual situation arose after Gavin announced his withdrawal “with immediate effect,” following a spectrum of scrutiny about…

  • Jim Gavin on Presidential Ballot as Counting Advances Despite Withdrawal Controversy

    Jim Gavin on Presidential Ballot as Counting Advances Despite Withdrawal Controversy

    Overview: Gavin remains on the ballot The presidential election process in Ireland has moved forward with a surprising turn: Jim Gavin will appear on the ballot paper, despite his party Fianna Fáil announcing a dramatic withdrawal from the race. The Presidential Returning Officer confirmed that Gavin’s name will be included and that votes cast for…

  • Jim Gavin stays on ballot despite withdrawal: Ireland’s presidential update

    Jim Gavin stays on ballot despite withdrawal: Ireland’s presidential update

    Overview: Gavin remains on the ballot Jim Gavin will appear on the presidential ballot paper for the vote scheduled on Friday, 24 October, even though he withdrew from the race. The unusual situation means that ballots may include Gavin’s name and votes for him will be treated the same as for the other two candidates,…

  • Jim Gavin on the Presidential Ballot: Still Listed Despite Withdrawal

    Jim Gavin on the Presidential Ballot: Still Listed Despite Withdrawal

    Overview: Gavin remains on the ballot Jim Gavin will appear on the presidential ballot paper during voting on Friday, 24 October, even though he announced his withdrawal from the race. The unusual situation means that ballots will list Gavin alongside the other two candidates, and votes cast for him will be treated in the same…

  • Tenant Seeks Resolution as Jim Gavin Rent Money Controversy Stalls

    Tenant Seeks Resolution as Jim Gavin Rent Money Controversy Stalls

    Overview of the Case The tenant at the center of a longstanding rent payment dispute involving former Fianna Fáil candidate Jim Gavin remains without a definitive reply as the matter continues to attract public attention. Reports indicate that the tenant reached out directly to Fianna Fáil over the weekend, but as of today there has…

  • Tenant yet to hear from Jim Gavin or Fianna Fáil about money owed

    Tenant yet to hear from Jim Gavin or Fianna Fáil about money owed

    Overview The tenant at the center of the Jim Gavin rent payment issue has said they have not heard back from either Fianna Fáil or the former candidate about the €3,300 that was not returned. The Journal has learned that, after contacting Fianna Fáil over the weekend, there has been no subsequent communication from the…

  • Tenant Still Waiting for €3,300 After Rent Payment Dispute Ties Fianna Fáil and Jim Gavin

    Tenant Still Waiting for €3,300 After Rent Payment Dispute Ties Fianna Fáil and Jim Gavin

    Background: A Long-Running Rent Payment Dispute The tenant at the center of the Jim Gavin rent payment issue has reported that, despite growing media attention and public statements, there has been no direct contact from Jim Gavin or Fianna Fáil about the money owed. The €3,300 dispute dates back to 2009, during a period of…

  • Jim Gavin Withdraws from Presidential Election: Fallout and Repercussions

    Jim Gavin Withdraws from Presidential Election: Fallout and Repercussions

    Overview: A Bombshell in Irish Politics Fianna Fáil’s presidential hopeful, Jim Gavin, has withdrawn from the race with immediate effect, citing personal reflections and the impact on his family. The decision, announced after days of scrutiny, marks a dramatic turn in a campaign that had positioned the former Taoiseach and celebrated public servant as a…

  • Jim Gavin withdrawal plunges Fianna Fáil into crisis

    Jim Gavin withdrawal plunges Fianna Fáil into crisis

    Background: An abrupt withdrawal and a party in flux Jim Gavin’s decision to withdraw from the presidential race has left Fianna Fáil stunned and reeling just days before a crucial budget cycle. The move exposes a fracture line within the party’s leadership and raises questions about the readiness of candidates selected for high-stakes national contests.…