Overview

• Fianna Fáil released Gavin’s statement saying he is stepping down with immediate effect and returning his focus to family.
• He acknowledged making an error and said he is taking steps to address it following reports raised on RTÉ’s The Week in Politics.
• The questioning concerned an allegation that a former tenant overpaid €3,300 more than a decade ago and was not repaid, as reported by outlets on Sunday.
• Taoiseach Mícheál Martin wrote to Fianna Fáil TDs confirming Gavin’s decision and said he believes it is the correct one.
• Because of the timing, his name is likely to remain on the October 24 ballot without an active campaign, alongside Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly.