"Major questions are now being asked of the party leadership and others who had pushed for Mr Gavin's nomination, writes Mary Regan."
"The decision followed poor debate performances and a series of controversies, including revelations from the Irish Independent that he owed more than €3,000 to a former tenant."
"Party TDs and senators are questioning the judgement of the leadership in putting the former Dublin GAA manager forward for a contest that appeared neither prepared nor able for."
Party leadership and others who advocated for Mr Gavin's nomination are facing major questions. The nomination decision followed poor debate performances and a series of controversies. The controversies included revelations from the Irish Independent that he owed more than €3,000 to a former tenant. Party TDs and senators are openly questioning the judgement of the leadership for putting the former Dublin GAA manager forward. The contest appeared to require greater preparation and capability than was displayed, prompting concern about the suitability of the nomination process and decision-making within the party.
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