"Barry Andrews has said he has "no regrets" about his decision not to contest the presidential election and urged Fianna Fáil to he "honest" when it presents an internal party review into its failed campaign. The Dublin MEP said he was "very disappointed" that his party "messed up" its presidential campaign and that it failed to properly assess its candidate, Jim Gavin, who subsequently withdrew from the race."
"The Dublin MEP said he was "very disappointed" that his party "messed up" its presidential campaign and that it failed to properly assess its candidate, Jim Gavin, who subsequently withdrew from the race."
Barry Andrews expressed no regret for deciding not to contest the presidential election and called for honesty from Fianna Fáil in presenting an internal party review of the failed campaign. He conveyed strong disappointment that the party mishandled the presidential campaign and acknowledged shortcomings in candidate assessment. Jim Gavin was identified as a candidate who was not properly evaluated and who subsequently withdrew from the race. The comments underscore a demand for accountability and improved internal processes within the party following the campaign failure.
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