Presidential Election 2025

Composite shot of heather humphreys catherine connolly and jim gavin

What's at stake for the three presidential campaigns?

There are just under three weeks to go in the Presidential Election, as campaign teams take stock this weekend.

Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly speaking at a podium

Unacceptable that person's privacy 'invaded' - Connolly

Independent TD Catherine Connolly has said it is unacceptable that a person's privacy has been invaded in what she said was a disrespectful manner as part of an attempt to damage a presidential candidate.

Presidential Election • 7 hrs

Humphreys says she 'absolutely supported' legislation

Fine Gael presidential candidate Heather Humphreys said she "absolutely supported" legislation introduced that saw the automatic disqualification for a period of all drivers found to be over the alcohol limit.

Presidential Election • 03 Oct

Composite of Ireland's presidential candidates showing Catherine Connolly, Jim Gavin and Heather Humphreys

As it happened: Humphreys 'supported' Road Bill

Keep up to date with all the latest updates as the three presidential candidates continue their canvassing in the presidential election.

Presidential Election • 03 Oct

Connolly says no issues with her judgement in hiring row

Independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has denied there are questions about her judgement over her attempt to hire a woman with a criminal conviction.

Presidential Election • 03 Oct

Heather Humphreys campaigning in Trim, Co Meath

Humphreys: Defence Forces must remain outside politics

Follow live developments as candidates Heather Humphreys, Jim Gavin and Catherine Connolly continue campaigning in the Presidential Election.

Presidential Election • 02 Oct

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RTÉ announces Presidential Election debates and coverage

A major presidential debate with all three candidates on RTÉ television three days ahead of polling is among election coverage announced by the broadcaster.

Presidential Election • 02 Oct

Gavin removes video referencing Defence Forces call

Presidential candidate Jim Gavin has taken down a video from Instagram this morning in which he referenced receiving a call from a serving Defence Forces officer serving with UNIFIL in south Lebanon.

Presidential Election • 02 Oct

Met Éireann said it could not have a live storm with the name of a candidate during the election

Met Éireann avoided using candidates' names for storms

Met Éireann has said it needed to be sure that none of this year's storms shared a name with any of the candidates for the forthcoming Presidential Election.

Weather • 02 Oct

Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly speaks to Claire Byrne on the Today progamme

Woman with criminal conviction 'was perfect for job'

Independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has defended her attempt to hire a woman with a criminal conviction saying she was "absolutely perfect" for the job.

Presidential Election • 02 Oct

Gavin campaign deletes photo with Defence Forces chief

A photo of the Fianna Fáil presidential candidate Jim Gavin and the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces Rossa Mulcahy was deleted this evening from Mr Gavin's social media campaign platforms.

Presidential Election • 02 Oct

Photo shows a composite of Ireland's three Presidential candidates - Heather Humphreys, Jim Gavin and Catherine Connolly

As it happened: Candidates canvass across the country

Catherine Connolly (Ind), Heather Humphreys (FG) and Jim Gavin (FF) continue to cross the country canvassing for votes, follow our live blog for the latest from the campaign trail.

Presidential Election • 01 Oct

All three candidates did their best in debate - Connolly

Independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has said all three candidates did their best in last night's television debate.

Presidential Election • 30 Sep

Presidential candidates, from left, Independent candidate Catherine Connolly, Heather Humphreys of Fine Gael and Jim Gavin of Fianna Fáil at the first televised debate

Áras hopefuls discuss Gaza, housing and flags in debate

Gaza, housing, immigration and safety in Dublin were among the topics the three candidates took questions on during the first televised debate of the Presidential Election campaign.

Presidential Election • 30 Sep

Catherine Connolly, Heather Humphreys, Jim Gavin

7 takeaways from the first presidential debate

The first debate has come and gone and the dust is settling. But who will be happiest with their performance and has any candidate moved the dial? Here are 7 takeaways from tonight's debate from our Political Correspondent Paul Cunningham.

Analysis and Comment • 01 Oct

Áras an Uachtaráin with Catherine Connolly, Jim Gavin, Heather Humphrey inset (composite)

Candidates seek to avoid major fumbles in first debate

Tonight marks a significant milestone in the presidential election with the first major candidate debate.

Presidential Election • 29 Sep

Presidential candidates, from left, Independent candidate Catherine Connolly, Jim Gavin of Fianna Fáil and Heather Humphreys of Fine Gael at the first televised debate

Three candidates discuss defence, housing and safety

Follow live developments after the three presidential candidates take part in the first televised debate.

Presidential Election • 29 Sep

Presidential candidate Jim Gavin addresses journalists outside the Fianna Fail's parliamentary party annual think-in in Cork

Stakes are high for Gavin on campaign launch day

There are some august former high-ranking members of the Defence Forces who without much prompting will talk at length about Jim Gavin's leadership qualities, writes Political Correspondent Mícheál Lehane.

Presidential Election • 28 Sep

Catherine Connolly, Jim Gavin, Heather Humphrey

Áras candidates voice support for a united Ireland

All three Presidential Election candidates have said they would like to see a united Ireland in the future, when questioned while out on the campaign trail across the country.

Presidential Election • 27 Sep

As it happened: Áras candidates campaign across country

Coverage of all today's developments on the Presidential Election as the three candidates go on the campaign trail in Dublin and Cork.

Presidential Election • 27 Sep

As it happened: Arás candidates canvass for second day

Follow all the latest developments on the second full day of campaigning for presidential hopefuls Heather Humphreys, Jim Gavin and Catherine Connolly.

Presidential Election • 29 Sep

'Europe has to defend itself,' says Humphreys

Fine Gael's Presidential candidate Heather Humphreys has said she does not agree with the comments fellow candidate Catherine Connolly made yesterday about European military spending.

Presidential Election • 26 Sep

Gavin says vision to ensure everyone has voice in society

Fianna Fáil presidential candidate Jim Gavin has said his vision is to ensure that every person from every section of society has a voice.

Presidential Election • 28 Sep

As it happened: Presidential campaigns get underway

The three candidates are hitting the road on the first full day of campaigning in the Presidential Election.

Presidential Election • 25 Sep

Connolly doorstep at government buildings

US is an imperial power adding to volatility - Connolly

Independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has described America as an "imperial power" contributing to current volatility.

Politics • 25 Sep

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What's at stake for the three presidential campaigns?

Unacceptable that person's privacy 'invaded' - Connolly

Humphreys says she 'absolutely supported' legislation

As it happened: Humphreys 'supported' Road Bill

Connolly says no issues with her judgement in hiring row

Humphreys: Defence Forces must remain outside politics

RTÉ announces Presidential Election debates and coverage

Gavin removes video referencing Defence Forces call

Met Éireann avoided using candidates' names for storms

Woman with criminal conviction 'was perfect for job'

Gavin campaign deletes photo with Defence Forces chief

As it happened: Candidates canvass across the country

All three candidates did their best in debate - Connolly

Áras hopefuls discuss Gaza, housing and flags in debate

7 takeaways from the first presidential debate

Candidates seek to avoid major fumbles in first debate

Three candidates discuss defence, housing and safety

Stakes are high for Gavin on campaign launch day

Áras candidates voice support for a united Ireland

As it happened: Áras candidates campaign across country

As it happened: Arás candidates canvass for second day

'Europe has to defend itself,' says Humphreys

Gavin says vision to ensure everyone has voice in society

As it happened: Presidential campaigns get underway

US is an imperial power adding to volatility - Connolly