Tag: Jim Gavin
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Taoiseach Aware of Gavin Tenant Issue Before Fianna Fáil Presidential Bid Selection
Background Irish politics has been focused on the upcoming presidential bid by a former rugby captain, with Fianna Fáil seeking to present a candidate who could appeal to a broad coalition. In the run-up to the party’s selection process, questions emerged about whether the party leadership, including the Taoiseach, were aware of a potential issue…
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Taoiseach Says He Was Briefed on Gavin Tenant Issue Ahead of Fianna Fáil’s Presidential Cavour Selection
Background: Gavin’s nomination and the alleged tenant issue Fianna Fáil announced Jim Gavin as its presidential election candidate after a party leadership selection that saw him overcome MEP Billy Kelleher. In the days that followed, questions emerged about a potential dispute involving a tenant connected to Mr. Gavin. The party, the candidate, and the Taoiseach…
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Taoiseach Aware of Gavin Tenant Issue Ahead of Fianna Fáil Presidential Candidacy
Background: Acknowledgement of a Potential Issue In a revealing statement, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he was made aware of a potential issue involving former rugby coach and Fianna Fáil candidate Jim Gavin and a tenant prior to Gavin’s selection as Fianna Fáil’s presidential election candidate. The claim highlights ongoing questions about vetting, transparency, and…
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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.…