Gavin's presidential campaign was 'doomed' over rent controversy - Leitrim councillor

The presidential election is now a two-horse race, after Jim Gavin pulled out of the campaign.

The Fianna Fáil candidate made the decision to withdraw from the competition after it emerged he owes a former tenant over €3,000.

In a statement, he says he "made a mistake" and is now "taking steps to address the matter".

Fianna Fáil politicians in the Shannonside region have been reacting to the news.

Carrigallen councillor Paddy O'Rourke felt his campaign was in trouble after the rent controversy:

Roscommon-Galway TD Martin Daly, who strongly backed Gavin for the presidency, has also been reacting:

Longford councillor Uruemu Adejinmi says she's disappointed with his withdrawal: