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flag Connolly defends hiring a woman with a gun crime past, sparking backlash from Ireland’s Taoiseach.

flag Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly faces criticism from Taoiseach Micheál Martin over hiring a woman with a past gun crime conviction, which he called a “serious lack of judgment.” Connolly said the woman was recommended, had served her sentence, and was deemed suitable for a short-term role, though she was unaware of ties to Eirigi, an organization opposing the Irish peace process. flag The woman left before completing a clearance process. flag Connolly emphasized rehabilitation and fairness, while Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald supported her. flag Martin also downplayed campaign errors by Fianna Fáil, including unauthorized drone footage and a photo featuring the Defence Forces chief.

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