Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that he did not put extensive pressure on Fianna Fáil party members to select Jim Gavin for the presidential election. Mr Gavin withdrew from the race weeks after being chosen by the party after it emerged he owed a former tenant thousands of euro, which he has since repaid. Speaking on RTÉ’s Today with Claire Byrne, the Fianna Fáil leader said that a lot of pressure has emerged from the election and he fully appreciates the devastation and disappointment within

Are you expecting a delivery from Fastway over the coming days? The parent company of Fastway, delivery and logistics company Nuvion Group has entered receivership. Around 300 direct jobs are under threat, while it is understood hundreds of additional jobs could be affected among subcontractors, franchisees and solo operators across the delivery network. Nuvion Group includes Parcel Connect, Fastway Couriers Ireland and Nügo. Link in bio to read more📲 #rtenews #ireland #fastway | RTÉ News

Broadcaster and journalist Claire Byrne has signed off from RTÉ Radio 1, saying, “It’s time to hand over the baton.” The presenter announced in August that she would be leaving RTÉ to take over the morning show on Newstalk, where she previously worked from 2004 to 2010, from veteran broadcaster Pat Kenny, who is moving to the station’s weekend schedule. Former Prime Time and RTÉ News: Six One presenter David McCullagh will begin presenting Radio 1’s Today show this Monday. Link in bio to read mo