Photograph: Dan DennisonThe report says Mr Gavin was subjected to a more intensive due diligence process than any previous candidate for the party in any election. However, no polling was done on Mr Gavin before his nomination. The party again put the allegations to Mr Gavin, who again said he had no recollection of any dispute or money owing. There is not, it says, and has never been a procedure by which a person can seek to be the Fianna Fáil candidate. The report will be discussed at what is expected to be a stormy Fianna Fáil parliamentary party meeting at Leinster House on Tuesday evening.

Source: The Irish Times December 16, 2025 19:44 UTC