Mr McGahon, Simon Harris and Fine Gael

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.
Taoiseach Simon Harris stands by Fine Gael candidate John McGahon amid questions over candidacy
It comes following the publication of photographs in the Sunday Times of injuries allegedly suffered by a farmer during a late-night incident with Mr McGahon outside a Louth pub
Harris stands by Fine Gael Senator John McGahon found civilly liable for assault
McGahon was found not guilty of assault in a criminal trial of the case, but a High Court jury found him 65 per cent civilly liable.
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 High Court civil action found him liable earlier this year, with Mr White awarded a sum of damages against Mr McGahon.
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 '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
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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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" ...
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Under-fire Fine Gael candidate John McGahon dodges media on canvass trail
Fine Gael candidate John McGahon was unavailable to the media yesterday as rival parties raised questions over his role in a ...
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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 to 'continue to canvass' for McGahon in Louth
Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has said he will "continue to canvass" for his party's candidate in Co Louth, John McGahon, ...
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Election 2024: Bitter clashes between Simon Harris and Mary Lou McDonald in TV debate
Mr McGahon was found not guilty after a criminal assauly trial but afterwards faced a civil action taken by Breen White, the other party involved in the incident. Mr White was awarded €39,000 after he ...
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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 ...
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Election 2024 — Harris backs McGahon; Cairns out of debate; New bank holiday?
Update 4.20pm: Taoiseach Simon Harris has doubled down on his support of embattled election candidate John McGahon, as pressure comes on the Fine Gael senator to make a public statement. Mr ...