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flag Jim Gavin, backed by Fianna Fáil, launched his Irish presidential bid as Sinn Féin decided whether to run or back Catherine Connolly.

flag Jim Gavin, backed by Fianna Fáil, submitted his presidential nomination papers ahead of a key Sinn Féin announcement on whether it will field its own candidate or support independent contender Catherine Connolly, who has backing from Labour, the Social Democrats, and People Before Profit. flag Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys is also running. flag Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald called the party’s involvement a “game changer.” Gavin emphasized his campaign’s momentum and focus on public service, while Maria Steen gained further support in her bid to secure the required 20 Oireachtas nominations. flag The election is set for October 24, with results expected the following day.

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