Tag: Micheál Martin
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Fianna Fáil unrest grows as Taoiseach admits presidential race missteps
Fianna Fáil under strain as leadership acknowledges presidential race missteps The mood inside Fianna Fáil has grown increasingly tense following the Taoiseach’s admission that the party mishandled its approach to the presidential race. In a candid moment, the leader stated that he learned of Mr. Kelleher’s interest in standing for the presidency only on August…
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Fianna Fáil faces another test as Martin prospects a wary Cairde dinner crowd
An annual test for the party and its leader The Fianna Fáil Cairde dinner in Dublin tonight promises to be another real test for Micheál Martin as he seeks to steady a party navigating internal disquiet and public fatigue. With roughly 1,000 party members in attendance, the event is designed to galvanize the base, give…
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Micheál Martin Faces Angry Grilling at Fianna Fáil Cairde Dinner as Cracks Grow Over Leadership and Process
Facing the crowd after a challenging week As Fianna Fáil gathers for its annual Cairde dinner in Dublin, all eyes will be on leader Micheál Martin as he seeks to steady a party grappling with anger over its recent presidential selection process. The 1,000-strong turnout of grassroots members and councillors will test whether the leader…
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Fianna Fáil’s Humble Pie Tonight: Will Grassroots Turn on Micheál Martin at the Cairde Dinner?
Fianna Fáil faces test at annual Cairde dinner The annual Fianna Fáil Cairde dinner in Dublin is again the stage where leader Micheál Martin must read the room and press the flesh with thousands of party members from across the country. After a week that saw him apologising behind closed doors for the party’s handling…
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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 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.…
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Jim Gavin Withdrawal Triggers Fianna Fáil Crisis Ahead of Budget
Overview: a sudden political upheaval The announcement that Jim Gavin will withdraw from the presidential race has sent Fianna Fáil into a period of intense scrutiny and uncertainty. Coming just days before a crucial Budget, the move prompted immediate questions about party strategy, leadership, and the internal dynamics that guide Dublin’s governing party. Gavin, a…
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Taoiseach Backs Jim Gavin’s Gaza Remarks Amid Controversy
Taoiseach’s Support for Jim Gavin The Taoiseach has recently come to the defense of Jim Gavin, a prominent Fianna Fáil presidential candidate, regarding his remarks on Israel’s military actions in Gaza. This discussion has ignited a significant conversation on Gaza and the multifaceted perspectives surrounding the ongoing conflict. Understanding Jim Gavin’s Comments In a recent…