Indo Politics: Taoiseach’s great escape, presidential road race and six-euro cappuccinos

Picture date: Wednesday October 8, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Welcome to Indo Politics from The Indo Daily. It’s your weekly recap and preview as polling day approaches in the race for the Áras.

After a week dominated by Jim Gavin’s exit from the presidential election race, we dissect the reactions to Micheál Martin's apology, the leadership debates within Fianna Fáil and the impact of recent political events on the presidential election.

Also, as Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly criss-cross the country canvassing for votes, we review their strategies, debate performances and public reception to their campaigns.

Oh, and there was one “big, big budget” – but did it e

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