Overview
- Catherine Connolly called Heather Humphreys’ claim that she “made money out of people’s misfortune” a new low, pointing to the barrister cab‑rank rule as Fine Gael presses her past repossession cases.
- Fine Gael amplified the line of attack with a social media video and allied commentary from Minister Helen McEntee, drawing criticism from Connolly’s team for importing U.S.-style negative campaigning.
- The latest Irish Times/Ipsos B&A polling shows Connolly at 38% to Humphreys’ 20% with a large undecided bloc, while Everhaze media monitoring reports Connolly holding a share‑of‑voice edge on local radio.
- Taoiseach Micheál Martin said Connolly fits a eurosceptic camp, even as Fianna Fáil declines to direct supporters; some party figures back Humphreys personally, while others intend to vote for Jim Gavin.
- Jim Gavin remains on the ballot after withdrawing from campaigning, endorsements for Humphreys include Seán Gallagher and Daniel O’Donnell, and Tuesday’s RTÉ Prime Time debate is a key final showcase before Friday’s vote.