Simon Harris indicates he will canvass with under-fire Fine Gael candidate John McGahon in Louth
Speaking in Naas on Wednesday, Taoiseach Simon Harris was asked if he would canvass with John McGahon before the election on November 29
Simon Harris doubles down on defence of John McGahon despite widespread criticism
Fine Gael has stepped up its defence of its Louth candidate John McGahon in the face of widespread criticism from rival parties over his suitability, arguing his acquittal on criminal charges is the relevant test.
Tánaiste 'surprised' that Simon Harris is continuing to back Senator John McGahon
Mr McGahon was acquitted in 2022 of assaulting Breen White outside a Dundalk nightclub in 2018, but the Fine Gael senator was found to be 65% civilly liable by a High Court jury
Rival leaders pile pressure on Simon Harris over John McGahon altercation
RIVAL PARTY LEADERS are piling pressure on Fine Gael leader Simon Harris to address the behaviour of a Fine Gael senator that led to an assault case taken against him in the High Court. Fine Gael’s Louth general election candidate John McGahon was involved in an altercation with farmer Breen White outside the Rum House pub in Dundalk in 2018.
Tánaiste says Fine Gael assault senator John McGahon wouldn’t be a candidate if he was in Fianna Fáil
Taoiseach Simon Harris’s decision to stand by pub-assault senator John ­McGahon as an election candidate has been branded “wrong” by opposition politicians, who say his candidacy is an issue for Fine Gael.
Tánaiste ‘surprised’ over Fine Gael supporting John McGahon candidacy
Micheál Martin said Mr McGahon would not be running in the election if he was a member of Fianna Fáil. This comes after Taoiseach Simon Harris said Fine Gael will continue to canvass for Mr McGahon despite photos showing injuries the man suffered following an altercation with the Louth candidate in 2022.
John McGahon and the ‘vicious’ Dundalk fight that has caused people to question his candidacy
The incident was investigated by An Garda Síochána. McGahon was charged with assault causing harm but when the case eventually came to court in May 2022, he was acquitted by the jury on a majority ...
Harris defends candidate found liable for assault
The Fine Gael leader again defended the candidate during the general election leaders' debate on Monday night.
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Taoiseach walks back his earlier description of McGahon assault as a 'scuffle'
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McGahon candidacy opens Fine Gael up to political onslaught
Mr McGahon ended up in an argument with another man, Breen White, which became physical. The Senator was found not guilty in a criminal trial in 2022 of assault causing harm to Mr White.
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Harris stands by Fine Gael Senator John McGahon found civilly liable for assault
Photos have been published in a Sunday newspaper showing the extent of facial injuries suffered by Breen White following the 2018 assault. Harris said his party will continue to stand by ...
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John McGahon's attack on man 'extremely regrettable' - Paschal Donohoe
The victim sued in a civil trial for assault and battery and the High Court found Senator McGahon 65% liable for damages.
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Micheál Martin 'surprised' Fine Gael has stood by John McGahon and describes assault images as 'shocking'
FIANNA FÁIL LEADER and Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said he is “surprised” that Fine Gael has stood by Louth general election ...
Harris & McEntee leap to defence of Fine Gael election candidate who punched man lying on ground as shock vid emerges
TAOISEACH Simon Harris has “serious questions to answer” over a Fine Gael candidate’s fight with a man outside a pub, Sinn ...