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 was accused of physically assaulting Breen White in an incident outside a Louth pub in 2018.
Fine Gael to back Louth candidate John McGahon despite questions over role in brawl, says Harris
A defence was put forward, a defence of self-defence was put forward, and a jury found him not guilty,' Mr Harris said in relation to the decision to continue to canvass for the senator
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.
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
Fine Gael stands by Senator after assault victim questions election candidacy
John McGahon was sued in High Court for assault and battery by Breen White following incident outside Dundalk pub in 2018
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 awarded €39,000 in damages arising from a street confrontation publicly questioned his General Election 2024 candidacy.
Harris and McEntee say McGahon has backing of Fine Gael, but ‘voice of victim matters’
During the summer, McGahon was ordered by the High Court to pay Breen White €39,000 after the farmer sued for assault and battery.
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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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Paschal Donohoe won't 'second guess' legal process, backs John McGahon despite assault liability
Donohoe is the latest high-profile Fine Gael figure to back McGahon, who was involved in an altercation in 2018.
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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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 County Louth, John McGahon, ...
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Taoiseach and Justice Minister back Election 2024 candidate Senator John McGahon, at centre of assault row
Taoiseach Simon Harris insisted Fine Gael will continue to canvas for Louth-based Senator John McGahon after a man awarded ...