Presidential candidate Peter Casey has insisted he is not basing his campaign on Donald Trump. After a series of questions on the controversy in the on-camera interview, Mr Casey announced he was considering withdrawing from the race. On Thursday, Mr Casey visited Thurles with a large contingent of media to see the site of a housing dispute between the local Traveller community and the county council. When asked about the visit, which he said was a fact-finding expedition, Mr Casey insisted the Travelling community was wrong on the matter. Asked if he thought that was fair, Mr Casey replied: "Children don't listen to podcasts.

Source: Evening echo October 19, 2018 15:11 UTC