Overview

• Donald confirmed on the Crime World podcast that he is the former tenant who overpaid rent to Jim Gavin and has not been repaid.
• He said two standing orders continued after he moved out in May 2009, resulting in six months of extra payments totaling €3,300.
• Donald described repeated contacts to Gavin, a failed attempt to engage the PRTB due to non‑registration, and a solicitor’s letter delivered via Gavin’s parents in late February 2010.
• He said Gavin phoned that night, accepted he owed the money and claimed to transfer it, yet no payment arrived and Donald ultimately did not pursue court proceedings.
• Donald said he will not seek repayment now, noted learning of Gavin’s financial difficulties, criticized Fianna Fáil’s handling and its initial ‘no recollection’ line, and Gavin has since withdrawn from the presidential race with the party set to discuss the fallout.