Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Fianna Fáil's presidential candidate Jim Gavin at the launch of the party's presidential election campaign at the XO Building, Dublin, in September. Photograph: Dan DennisonWhen the Jim Gavin project exploded after launch, one question was repeatedly asked of the senior people in Fianna Fáil sent out to bat in the mortifying aftermath. Taoiseach Micheál Martin or Jim Gavin? And to the deep disappointment of the Taoiseach and his fluent apologists, it was the former pilot and unfortunately forgetful Jim Gavin. If what is contained in the report is true, Jim Gavin wanted this job and he pitched for it as far back as June.

Source: The Irish Times December 20, 2025 16:46 UTC