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Simon Harris ‘wrong’ to back John McGahon

The Irish Times · 1h

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.

Journal.ie on MSN · 22h

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.

Irish Examiner on MSN · 18h

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

Irish Independent on MSN · 1d

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.

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.

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 ...

The Irish Times1d

John McGahon and the ‘vicious’ Dundalk fight that has caused people to question his candidacy

It was close to 2.30am on June 15th, 2018, when Breen White first encountered John McGahon. White (55), a farmer from ...

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Harris and McDonald face scrutiny over handling of party controversies in debate

Taoiseach Simon Harris and Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald both faced scrutiny over their handling of controversies ...

Micheál Martin has 'real problem' with John McGahon on Fine Gael ticket

Micheál Martin has objected to Fine Gael's decision to allow candidate John McGahon to run in the General Election. Mr ...

McGahon has 'publicly addressed' incident - Harris

The leader of Fine Gael has said one of his party's General Election candidates in Co Louth has already "publicly addressed" ...

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 ...

PA Media on MSN16h

Tánaiste ‘surprised’ over Fine Gael supporting John McGahon candidacy

Mr McGahon was found not guilty of assaulting Breen White outside a Dundalk nightclub in a criminal case two years ago but a ...

Independent.ie1d

Taoiseach and Justice Minister back pub-assault Senator John McGahon as Election 2024 candidate

Taoiseach Simon Harris has insisted Fine Gael will continue to canvass for Louth-based Senator John McGahon after a man ...

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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 ...

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