Tag: Presidential Election
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Canvassing Continues as Irish Presidential Candidates Prepare for Tomorrow’s Debate
Candidates Keep the Pace as Election Day Nears With the Presidential Election looming on Friday, October 24, two lead contenders and an independent candidate have been crisscrossing the country, meeting voters and outlining their priorities. As attention shifts to the debate scheduled for tomorrow, the day’s campaigning underscored the diverse concerns and regional feel of…
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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 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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Jim Gavin Withdraws from Presidential Election: Fianna Fáil Scrambles to Regroup
Overview: A Shock Withdrawal from the Presidential Race Fianna Fáil’s candidate, Jim Gavin, has announced his withdrawal from the Presidential Election with immediate effect. In a candid statement, the former Defence Forces chief cited personal reasons and the desire to protect his family amid ongoing controversy surrounding the campaign. The move comes after days of…