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.