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Irish Independent
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Irish Independent
Social Democrats did not speak to Catherine Connolly about Gemma O'Doherty before Áras endorsement
Today at 00:30 The Social Democrats did not discuss Independent Catherine Connolly's endorsement of the former journalist and conspiracy theorist Gemma O'Doherty before agreeing to back her as a presidential candidate. Ms Connolly backed Ms O'Doherty to stand in the presidential race in 2018, despite the fact she had publicly voiced her opinions against the HPV vaccine and had made unfounded claims about state collusion in the killing of journalist Veronica Guerin.
Irish Independent
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Irish Independent
Catherine Connolly backed Gemma O'Doherty in 2018 presidential bid, despite public criticism of HPV vaccine
Presidential hopeful Catherine Connolly endorsed former journalist Gemma O'Doherty in the 2018 presidential election, after Ms O'Doherty had publicly voiced her anti-HPV vaccine opinions. On Wednesday, Ms Connolly stood outside the gates of Leinster House, surrounded by supporters from the Social Democrats, as well as Independent TDs and senators, and launched her presidential campaign.
