Taoiseach Simon Harris stated he's unsure about canvassing with Senator John McGahon in Louth due to recent altercations involving McGahon, marking a shift from his previous willingness to do so. McGahon faces legal issues following a violent incident with a farmer outside a pub.
Taoiseach Simon Harris has said he does not know if he would allow Senator John McGahon to join him on the campaign trail if he travels to Louth.
Mr White, from Castleblaney, Co Monaghan, sued Mr McGahon for assault and battery outside the Rum House pub in Dundalk, Co Louth, on June 16, 2018. Mr McGahon, who was elected to the Seanad after the incident, denied the claims and said he was assaulted and acted in self-defence. Speaking following a Fine Gael “rally” in Trim Castle Hotel, Mr Harris was asked if he would allow Mr McGahon to canvass with him if he travels to Louth over the coming days.“John McGahon is a duly selected Fine Gael candidate. He's on the ticket, as is councillor Paula Butterly. It's up to the people of Louth to decide if they wish to vote Fine Gael, which candidate to support.
Mr Harris said that he will continue to canvass on Thursday and until 10pm on Friday when the voting closes.
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