Simon Harris, Mr McGahon

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.
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.
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.
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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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 ...
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Taoiseach walks back his earlier description of McGahon assault as a 'scuffle'
Taoiseach Simon Harris has walked back his previous description of an altercation involving John McGahon as a “scuffle”, ...
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Simon Harris insists Fine Gael is not on the back foot in election campaign
The Taoiseach suggested voters are more interested in ‘bread and butter’ issues than the controversies his party has ...
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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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Harris defends candidate found liable for assault
Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Simon Harris has defended the selection of a general election ...
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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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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 ...