Presidential hopeful Jim Gavin's sensational dropping out of the Presidential election has shocked the country. 

His announcement late late last night followed reports that Mr Gavin had failed to repay more than €3,000 paid to him by a former tenant in error. 

Mr Gavin failed to answer questions about that situation during Sunday's second presidential election debate and in a press conference afterwards when pressed by the Irish Examiner.

Acting Political Editor Paul Hosford joins Deirdre today to discuss what led up to Mr Gavin's decision to drop out; the pressure on candidates in the political race; and the repercussions for Fianna Fáil and for the remaining candidates Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphries. 

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