Tag: Jim Gavin
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Fianna Fáil housing plan launch: tensions rise ahead
Background: Fianna Fáil bets on housing as a major policy pillar As Fianna Fáil prepares to unveil a broadly anticipated housing plan, internal concerns are growing about how the party will present a united front to voters. The policy package, seen as a cornerstone of the party’s prospects in upcoming elections, aims to address a…
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Apprehension Mounts in Fianna Fáil Ahead of Government Housing Plan Launch
Rising Tensions as Fianna Fáil Prepares to Launch Housing Plan Fianna Fáil enters a pivotal moment as it gears up for a government housing plan rollout. The party is balancing the expectations of voters who want tangible action on housing with the internal strains that have surfaced following recent revelations about its presidential candidate and…
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Ivan Yates Trains Fianna Fáil Housing Ministers for Media Interviews During Presidential Campaign
Overview Fianna Fáil confirmed that it engaged former minister Ivan Yates to provide four hours of interview and debate training for its presidential candidate Jim Gavin during the campaign. The party stressed that Yates was hired specifically for media coaching and was not part of the official campaign team. The revelation sheds new light on…
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Ivan Yates Coaching Fianna Fáil on Media Interviews
Overview: A High-Profile Media Trainer in a Fianna Fáil Campaign Fianna Fáil has confirmed that it enlisted the services of former Fine Gael minister Ivan Yates to provide four hours of interview and debate training for its presidential candidate, Jim Gavin, during the campaign. The party stressed that Yates was not part of the formal…
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Ivan Yates Trains Fianna Fáil Housing Ministers for Media Interviews
Overview: A Strategic Move in Fianna Fáil’s Media Prep Fianna Fáil confirmed that it enlisted veteran political strategist Ivan Yates to provide media interview and debate training for its housing ministers ahead of key public appearances. The arrangement, disclosed in connection with the party’s presidential campaign, was described as a coaching session intended to sharpen…
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Connolly Leads Áras Race as Poll Shows Substantial Lead for Independent Candidate
Overview of the Poll A new Business Post/Red C poll offers a striking snapshot of public sentiment in the ongoing Presidential Election race, highlighting a substantial lead for Independent candidate Catherine Connolly. According to the survey, Connolly holds 36% support, placing her well ahead of Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys, who sits at 25%. Jim…
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Fianna Fáil’s Jim Gavin repays debt as Áras bid collapse shocks Irish politics
Background: a debt that echoed through the presidential race The Irish presidential race has been rattled by a financial and political turn of events surrounding Fianna Fáil’s former candidate, Jim Gavin. A debt dating back more than 16 years has resurfaced as a decisive factor, with Gavin reportedly repaying €3,300 owed to a former tenant.…
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Jim Gavin repays €3,300 debt, reshaping Fianna Fáil’s presidential bid and Irish politics
Background: Debt repayment and the end of a presidential bid In a development shaping the late stages of Ireland’s presidential race, Fianna Fáil’s former presidential candidate Jim Gavin has repaid €3,300 owed to a former tenant. The debt, which dates back more than 16 years, is linked to an apartment rental and became a focal…
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Jim Gavin Repays €3,300 Debt as FF Presidential Bid Fallout Deepens
Debt repayment overshadows Fianna Fáil’s presidential race Fianna Fáil’s former presidential candidate, Jim Gavin, has repaid a €3,300 debt to a former tenant, a move that comes amid dramatic withdrawal from the race and broader questions about the party’s leadership and strategy. The repayment, confirmed to a Sunday World journalist, ended a long-standing dispute tied…
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Jim Gavin Remains on Presidential Ballot as Returning Officer Confirms Inclusion and Normal Counting Will Proceed
Overview: Gavin Remains on the Ballot In a surprising turn of events, the Presidential Returning Officer has confirmed that Jim Gavin will appear on the presidential ballot despite his dramatic withdrawal from the race. The decision hinges on established electoral law, which allows a candidate to withdraw from nomination before the ruling on nominations is…