Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that Jim Gavin would “inspire young people and bring people together” as he launched his presidential bid as Fianna Fáil’s candidate, reports Breaking News.
Mr Martin highlighted Mr Gavin’s background in public service and said he brings “considerable life experience” to the role.
“We know he’s a proven innovator in life and the aspects of his life today. Fundamentally, he’s a person who has served a nation in many different capacities. And his life has been about service, on seeking to serve the people of Ireland, the highest office of the land, residency in presidency,” Mr Martin added, reports Breaking News.
During the launch event at The Exo Building in Dublin, Mr Gavin stated that, if elected, he intends to promote the “strength and the voice” of the Irish people.
Drawing on his time in the Defence Forces, Mr Gavin said he has long prioritised building strong international relationships across Europe to “highlight Ireland’s humanitarian and democratic values to the wider world”.
“I believe that I have shown time and time again my ability to bring out the best in people and communities,” reports Breaking News.
“The great strength of our presidents has been how each of them have addressed the needs of the country at a particular moment. Each has been unique and, in Ireland just like throughout the world, these are uncertain times. People worry we risk losing the strong ties that remind us of who we are. My commitment to you is that I will work every single day to strengthen our sense of what unites us, to find and promote the good in our country. My vision is to work from the ground up to bring people together to ensure that every section of our society has a voice,” reports Breaking News.
In his campaign so far, the former Dublin GAA manager has focused on areas such as youth engagement, supporting community-based initiatives, and advocating for greater inclusion for people with disabilities and their families.
When asked about a united Ireland, Mr Gavin said: “We have a shared Ireland. I will work in my presidency if I’m honoured, if I’m elected, to work in the border counties and to work in the north,” reports Breaking News.
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