"Presidential candidate says she was 'doubly shocked' by the broadcaster's comments suggesting his former party should 'smear the bejaysus out of her' Heather Humphreys says she is 'not involved in any smear campaign'"
"Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has reacted to comments by Ivan Yates suggesting Fine Gael should "smear the bejaysus out of her" by saying she was "absolutely shocked" when his remarks was brought to her attention."
"On the campaign trail in County Tipperary on Friday, Ms Connolly was canvassing with her team in Clonmel, Carrick-on-Suir, Cashel and Tipperary town."
Catherine Connolly said she was doubly shocked by broadcaster Ivan Yates's comments suggesting his former party should 'smear the bejaysus out of her'. She described being 'absolutely shocked' when the remarks were brought to her attention. The incident prompted attention during her campaign appearances across County Tipperary. Connolly canvassed with her team in Clonmel, Carrick-on-Suir, Cashel and Tipperary town on Friday. Heather Humphreys stated she is 'not involved in any smear campaign'. The exchange highlights tensions surrounding media commentary and campaign conduct as candidates continue door-to-door campaigning ahead of the presidential vote.
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