Richard Chambers

Taoiseach on Six One says Fianna Fáil did due diligence by asking him if he ever had an issue with a tenant.

"We asked him and he said 'No'."

I mean, it's not the most comprehensive interrogation of the issue is it?

Just a reminder, they were warned by @newschambers.bsky.social ages ago
#aras25

A cruel game is politics.

Tá moladh tuillte ag aon duine a dhéanann iarracht an tír seo a fheabhsú trí sheirbhís phoiblí a thabhairt. Tá an cinneadh ceart déanta ag Jim Gavin dó féin agus dá chlann.

Anyone who seeks to make Ireland a better place through public service should be commended.

Jim Gavin has made the right decision for himself and his family. I wish him well.

The final questions asked of Jim Gavin in his presidential campaign were from Ben Scallan of Gript about trans women in sport.

Asked Jim Gavin today how he anticipated turning his campaign around given the questions about whether it was wise to run.

His answer: “It’s not even halftime.” ⬇️

Far too late

Where’s your man with the Canada flag on here?

Need his take on it.

We can still win this if Mike Pence has the courage.

It was the tenancy one.

Folks!

Yeah, his name will be there

Jim Gavin has bowed out. He will no longer be running for President.

#Aras25

*hunger games cannon sound*

He himself has said the office of Uachtarán na hÉireann is the highest in the land and the pinnacle of public service. He is clear that he does not want to bring controversy onto this office.

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Jim has achieved an enormous amount in his life. His commitment to service and helping others has always, quite rightly, defined his character and his great standing with the public.

Jim has accepted that he made an error in relation to an issue that has arisen in recent days.

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Statement from Micheál Martin:

Jim Gavin has this evening informed me of his decision to step away from the Presidential campaign with immediate effect.

I fully understand his decision and believe it is the correct one.

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Breaking: Jim Gavin withdraws from Presidential Election.

Breaking: Jim Gavin withdraws from Presidential Election.

Via @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

2 million rally in Italy for Gaza as general strike halts key services Over 2 million people across Italy have rallied in more than 100 cities for a one-day general strike.

Over 2 million people across Italy have rallied in more than 100 cities for a one-day general strike.

Marinka, Donetsk region, destroyed by Russian occupiers.

Manchester’s Jews left in fear after ‘inevitable’ attack strikes at heart of community [FREE TO READ] A multicultural city proud of its sense of cohesion reels after atrocity shatters calm on holiest day of the Jewish year

This is very late, because it’s been a very long day. But this is from talking to Manchester’s Jewish community

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Itamar Ben Gvir - the far right Israeli minister sanctioned by the West and referenced in the ICJ genocide case - berates flotilla members held by Israeli forces as “terrorists”.

At least 16 Irish among those illegally stopped by Israel in international waters.

🗣️ ‘She said she’d contact us before anything happened – and she didn’t even get that chance.’

Sara Abdullah speaks out after 14 Irish citizens, including her mother, were detained when Israeli forces intercepted the aid flotilla bound for Gaza.

📺 #TheGroupChat | 10PM | VMOne

Kemi Badenoch mistakenly says NI voted in favour of Brexit In a BBC NI interview, the Tory leader said the

Kemi Badenoch saying “the last time I checked, Northern Ireland did vote to leave” is so on-brand it hurts. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

🗣️ "I'm so proud of her... she's a
passionate humanitarian but we're really scared for her now."

Sara, the daughter of Louise Heaney - taken by the IDF from the Sumud Flotilla - calls for urgent action by the international community for her safe release - and that of all her comrades.