Presidential election live: Humphreys fails to land knockout blow in final debate – The Irish Times
Catherine Connolly was fiercely critical of the US and of European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen
Catherine Connolly left RTÉ after last night’s TV debate but fellow candidate Heather Humphreys stayed on to speak briefly to the media. Video: Bryan O’Brien
Main Points
- Independent Catherine Connolly “stood over her record and her views” during the final debate of the presidential election.
- Last night’s debate largely went over ground that has become familiar in recent weeks.
- Heather Humphreys, the Fine Gael candidate who polls suggest is behind in the race failed to land any knockout blows.
- Last week’s Irish Times/Ipsos B&A poll showed Connolly – at the time of the poll sampling – had an 18-point lead.
- The tenth President of Ireland will be decided by voters this Friday, with polling stations open from 7am to 10pm.
- The result should be known by Saturday evening.
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