Simon Harris ‘wrong’ to back John McGahon

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 backs John McGahon in Louth amid renewed scrutiny
Simon Harris has defended Fine Gael’s decision not to pursue internal disciplinary procedures against election candidate John McGahon, after he was found civilly liable for an assault.
Tánaiste 'surprised' that Simon Harris is continuing to back Senator John McGahon
Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said he is “surprised” that Taoiseach Simon Harris is continuing to back Senator John McGahon, as photos and videos showing injuries a man suffered following an altercation with the Louth candidate have circulated.
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.
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.
Simon Harris ‘wrong’ to back John McGahon after Fine Gael senator’s street confrontation civil case, say political rivals
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.
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'The images are not good': How do people in Dundalk feel about John McGahon’s election bid?
While there was some support for John McGahon, most people felt he shouldn’t be running in the general election.
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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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Taoiseach has 'no idea' if he'll canvass with John McGahon amid pressure on FG candidate
TAOISEACH SIMON HARRIS has “no idea” if he will be canvassing with Fine Gael’s Louth candidate John McGahon, who has been ...
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Fine Gael candidate John McGahon divides opinions in Dundalk over 2018 incident
On Monday night, Fine Gael leader Simon Harris conceded on the Upfront Leader’s debate with Katie Hannon on RTÉ that he had ...
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Podcast: Missing McGahon and following the leaders
The pair were also joined by the 'Follow the Leader’ reporters Evelyn O'Rourke, Tommy Meskill, and Samantha Libreri, who have ...
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Fionnán Sheahan: John McGahon fiasco shows Fine Gael has learnt little from Maria Bailey ‘Swing-gate’ saga
Anyone attending a Fine Gael convention will be familiar with “the pledge”. It’s not the Pioneer pledge, but the intention is ...
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Harris defends candidate found liable for assault
Senator John McGahon, who is standing in County Louth, was acquitted in 2022 of assaulting Breen White outside a Dundalk ...
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McGahon candidacy opens Fine Gael up to political onslaught
Fine Gael Senator John McGahon is his party's main hope of retaining its seat in Louth but his candidacy has caused a problem ...
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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 ...