{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/68f5ff45b5743a0a568301cb?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Race for the Áras Gets Bitter as Rivals Connolly and Humphreys Trade Personal Jibes - 20/10/2025","description":"<p>The final days of the presidential election battle are set to turn deeply personal, as the two remaining candidates launched sniping attacks ahead of a live TV debate.</p><p><br></p><p>Heather Humphreys is expected to take a much harder approach with her opponent, demanding answers on her legal work for the banks. The Fine Gael candidate will insist that Independent Catherine Connolly stops “dodging questions”.</p><p><br></p><p>Meanwhile, Ms Connolly will take the high ground, deploring attacks on her character. She has already described comments made by her rival for the presidency as “a new low”.</p><p><br></p><p>The increasingly bitter battle for the Áras will now focus on the <em>Prime Time</em> TV debate tomorrow between Ms Humphreys and Ms Connolly.</p><p><br></p><p>Political Correspondent Sean Defoe joined us on The Agenda this morning to give us all the latest news on the Presidential election. </p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}