The former Dublin GAA manager won a party vote today.
Former Dublin GAA boss Jim Gavin has been selected as Fianna Fáil's candidate for the upcoming presidential election.
He won the nomination over MEP Billy Kelleher following a party vote in Leinster House today.
Backed by Taoiseach Micheál Martin and senior ministers, he is seen as the right figure within the party.
The election is set for October 24th, with Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly also in the race.
Offaly TD Tony McCormack says the Taoiseach made the right decision:
The margin between the two candidates was smaller than anticipated.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin - who publicly backed the former Dublin manager - denies the result is reflection of his performance as party leader:
Billy Kelleher says Fianna Fáil is not a divided party, adding Jim Gavin has his full support:
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