Overview
- Speaking on Off The Ball on Wednesday, the former Dublin GAA manager said he will never seek the presidency again and has no regrets about entering.
- He described last year's campaign as bitter and intense, said it was tough on his family and friends, and added he would not blame others for being deterred.
- He left the race in November after reports that a former tenant had not received a €3,300 rent refund dating back to 2009.
- Following a party review in December, Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin said the selection process for Gavin was handled poorly and took full responsibility.
- The election proceeded without him and Catherine Connolly was inaugurated as Ireland’s 10th president last November.