Taoiseach and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin (left) with Jim Gavin last month after the former Dublin GAA manager was selected to run for president on behalf of the party. Photograph: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos
Fianna Fáil Cork East TD James O’Connor
Fianna Fáil backbencher James O’Connor has said Jim Gavin “should never have found himself on the ballot paper”.
In a lengthy statement on Tuesday, the Cork East TD said Mr Gavin was there due to “extensive pressure” put on Fianna Fáil TDs and senators by party leader Micheál
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