Jim Gavin, the former Irish Presidential candidate for Fianna Fáil, has agreed to repay €3,300 (£2,870) owed to a former tenant, Niall Donald, following a financial dispute that dates back 16 years. The controversy, which emerged during Gavin’s campaign, led to his withdrawal from the presidential race over the weekend. Donald, deputy editor of the Sunday World Newspaper and co-host of the ‘Crime World’ podcast, publicly detailed the ‘complicated’ financial issue, stating that he had overpaid rent due to a banking error and had struggled to recover the funds. Gavin’s legal representative has now confirmed that the repayment will be made, pending clarification of two unspecified issues. The dispute has sparked internal criticism within Fianna Fáil, with party leader and Taoiseach Micheál Martin facing scrutiny for his endorsement of Gavin. Donald expressed sympathy for Gavin, acknowledging the pressure he faced during the campaign, but emphasized the financial hardship the overpayment caused him. The incident has raised questions about the handling of the controversy by Fianna Fáil and the broader implications for the party’s leadership.